Since it was first published in 1954 William Golding's classic debut novel has remained a stark allegory of civilization survival & human nature As dystopian stories like Hunger Games & Battle Royale surge in popularity this haunting tale of a group of young boys stranded on a desert island still captivates schoolchildren around the world raising timeless & profound questions about how easily society can slip into chaos & savagery when rules & order have been abandoned When a plane crashes on a remote island a small group of schoolboys are the sole survivors From the prophetic Simon & virtuous Ralph to the lovable Piggy & brutish Jack each of the boys attempts to establish control as the reality- & brutal savagery-of their situation sets in A teacher himself Golding clearly understood how to interest children with a gripping story & strong sympathetic characters The novel serves as a catalyst for thought-provoking discussion & analysis of universal issues not only concerning the capabilities of humans for good & evil & the fragility of moral inhibition but beyond The boys' struggle to find a way of existing in a community with no fixed boundaries invites readers to evaluate the concepts involved in social & political constructs & moral frameworks Symbolism is strong throughout revealing both the boys' capacity for empathy & hope as well as illuminating the darkest corners of the human spirit Ideas of community leadership & the rule of law are called into question as the reader has to consider who has a right to power why & what the consequences of the acquisition of power may be Often compared to Catcher in the Rye Lord of the Flies also represents a coming-of-age story of innocence lost ...

The compelling story about a group of very ordinary small boys marooned on a coral island At first it seems as though it is all going to be great fun; but the fun before long becomes furious & life on the island turns into a nightmare of panic & death As ordinary standards of behaviour collapse the whole world the boys know collapses with them
- the world of cricket homework & adventure stories
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First published in 1954 Lord of the Flies is now recognised as a classic one of the most celebrated & widely read of modern novels This edition which

Includes:: an introduction & notes by Ian Gregor & Mark Kinkead-Weekes meets the demand for its use in schools & its prescription by numerous examining boards In compiling the notes they have borne in mind the needs of younger readers not only in this country but overseas

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A plane crashes on an uninhabited island & the only survivors a group of schoolboys assemble on the beach & wait to be rescued By day they inhabit a land of bright fantastic birds & dark blue seas but at night their dreams are haunted by the image of a terrifying beast In this his first novel William Golding gave the traditional adventure story an ironic devastating twist The boys' delicate sense of order fades & their childish fears are transformed into something deeper & more primitive Their games take on a horrible significance & before long the well-behaved party of schoolboys has turned into a tribe of faceless murderous savages First published in 1954 Lord of the Flies is now recognized as a classic one of the most celebrated of all modern novels ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Following a plane crash a group of schoolboys find themsleves on a deserted island They appoint a leader & attempt to create an organised society for the sake of their survival Democracy & order soon begin to crumble when a breakaway faction forms & quickly regresses to brutal savagery with horrifying consequences Peter Brook&s classic adaptation of William Golding&s novel has lost none of the impact it made when given an &X& certificate on its 1963 release Shot with a raw style the film has a chilling air of realism & still retains the power to shock Actors James Aubrey Tom Chapin Hugh Edwards Roger Elwin Tom Gaman Roger Allan David Brunjes Peter Davy Kent Fletcher Nicholas Hammond Christopher Harris Alan Heaps Jonathan Heaps Burnes Hollyman & Andrew Horne Director Peter Brook Certificate PGYear 1963 Screen Fullscreen 43 Languages English
- Dolby (10) Mono Duration 1 hour 27 minutes (approx)
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Playwright & novelist Nigel Williams's stage adaptation of William Golding's story was first professionally produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company at Stratford-upon-Avon in July 1995 ' Remarkably true to the novel in spirit the theatre lends itself particularly well to the ritualistic aspects of the story
- chanting dancing marching forming a circle round the victim stamping out a fire You end up feeling you have seen a fable of infinite implications enacted in a little room' Sunday Telegraph This special acting edition particularly suitable for schools & amateur groups contains the full playtext as well as notes on staging a full properties list & lighting & sound cues
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A fully revised exam section expert guidance on understanding the question planning an answer writing about effects & using"ations plus tips on spelling punctuation & grammar All the key skills covered ' Exam focus' model answer extracts with annotations & ' Progress & Revision Checks' will guide students' learning help them test their progress & reach their potential The most in-depth analysis from text summaries to characters themes contexts form structure & language all designed to help students reach their potential ...

Learn Tasks & answers on every area of the text to enhance your students' learning & take revision further Practise Exercises on spelling punctuation & grammar & longer exam-style questions with sample response extracts to practise & perfect key skills for writing finest top quality answers Test Support independent learning & motivate students with quick tests & regular self-assessment to stay on track for success ...

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The original Lord of the Jungle returns! If you thought you knew the story think again! For the first time in its 100-year history the classic Edgar Rice Burroughs story Tarzan of The Apes is told
- UNCENSORED! This series captures the savagery & action of the original while expanding on it with new elements! The story begins in the late 1800s as John Clayton Lord of Greystoke & his wife the Lady Alice are left stranded on a remote African coast They must fend for themselves in this savage world & the fact that Lady Alice is pregnant doesn't make things any easier! Collecting the first eight issues along with a complete cover gallery the violent saga of Greystoke begins here written by Arvid Nelson & illustrated by Roberto Castro & featuring covers by Alex Ross Lucio Parillo Ryan Sook & Paul Renaud
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