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Exploring Human Nature: The Life and Works of William Golding

Discover the profound works of English novelist William Golding, Nobel Prize winner renowned for his allegorical fiction examining themes of evil, survival, and human freedom. From his masterpiece "Lord of the Flies" to essays and poetry, delve into Golding's exploration of humanity's innate barbarism and the civilizing influence of reason. Unveil the symbolism and themes that characterize his writing, drawing from classical literature, mythology, and Christian symbolism. Learn about Golding's life, including his experiences in World War II and his impact on counterculture. Engage with his thought-provoking works that navigate from childhood innocence to mass destruction, reflecting on the fragility of civilization.

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Exploring Human Nature: The Life and Works of William Golding

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  1. William Golding

  2. Cornwall, England • Sept. 19, 1911 [d. 1993] • English novelist, an essayist and • poet, and winner of the 1983 Nobel Prize for literature. 3) Often allegorical fiction makes broad use of allusions to classical literature, mythology, and Christian symbolism.

  3. 4) Golding deals principally with evil and emerges with what has been characterized as a kind of dark optimism. 5) Golding's first novel, Lord of the Flies (1954; film, 1963), introduced one of the recurrent themes of his fiction--the conflict between humanity's innate barbarism and the civilizing influence of reason.

  4. 6) Golding explores fundamental problems of existence, such as survival and human freedom. His Life and Sources of Inspiration Golding studied English literature and philosophy at Oxford

  5. Served in the Royal Navy during World War II. He was a schoolmaster and lecturer. In addition to his novels, he has published a play, The Brass Butterfly (1958); a book of verse, Poems (1934); and the essay collections The Hot Gates (1965) and A Moving Target (1982).

  6. The Lord of the Flies gains popularity during the 1960’s.

  7. World War II and Golding’s experiences give him inspiration later to write the book

  8. Counterculture and college students help to increase the book’s popularity.

  9. Themes and symbolism • Childhood to mass destruction and the • loss of civilization.

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