CliffsNotes on Golding's Lord of the Flies (CliffsNotes on Literature) - Softcover

Kelly, Maureen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764585975 ISBN 13: 9780764585975

Publisher: CliffsNotes Publishing, 2000

Synopsis

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.

CliffsNotes on Lord of the Flies takes you on an exploration of William Golding's novel to the dark side of humanity, the savagery that underlies even the most civilized human beings. Follow Golding's group of young boys from hope to disaster and watch as they attempt to survive their uncivilized, unsupervised, and isolated environment.

You can rely on CliffsNotes on Lord of the Flies for character analyses, insightful essays, and chapter-by-chapter commentaries to ensure your safe passage through the rich symbolism of this novel.

Other features that help you study include:

• A brief synopsis of the novel
• A character map to help you see relationships among the characters
• A glossary that helps you get the most out of your reading
• An interactive quiz to test your knowledge
• Essay topics and review questions

Classic literature or modern-day treasure—you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

About this title

About the Author

Maureen Kelly is a freelance writer and editor and a Master's candidate at DePaul University.

From the Back Cover

At once an enthralling adventure story about a group of schoolboys stranded on an island and a richly textured moral tale, this is also Golding's attack on Western society and its institutions.

Edition details

• Publisher: CliffsNotes Publishing
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764585975
• ISBN 13: 9780764585975
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112