Lord of the Flies – by William Golding

Lord of the Flies, first published in 1954, is a powerful and unsettling novel by William Golding that explores the darkness within human nature. The story follows a group of British schoolboys stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. What begins as an attempt to establish order soon descends into chaos, savagery, and violence, revealing how quickly civilization can fall apart.

Through characters like Ralph, Piggy, Jack, and Simon, Golding uses symbolism and allegory to examine themes such as power, fear, morality, and the loss of innocence. A modern classic, Lord of the Flies is a staple in secondary and higher education curricula around the world.