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After the war golding returned to his prewar profession of teaching and wrote his first novel, lord of the flies. William golding has 83 books on goodreads with 3129492 ratings. Best known for his debut novel lord of the flies 1954, he would go on to publish another eleven novels in his lifetime. Golding quote mixed up with words by 21st century writer. William golding was a writer best known for his debut novel, lord of the flies, which explored themes concerning the battle between good and evil and humanitys hidden savagery. He attracted a cult of followers, especially among the youth of the postworld war ii generation. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
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