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Cliffsnotes on Golding's Lord of the Flies
Contributor(s): Kelly, Maureen (Author)
ISBN: 0764585975     ISBN-13: 9780764585975
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
OUR PRICE:   $5.39  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: May 2000
* Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: 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.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Study Aids | Book Notes
- Literary Criticism | English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Dewey: 823.914
LCCN: 000036946
Series: Cliffsnotes Literature Guides
Physical Information: 0.26" H x 5.32" W x 8.3" (0.28 lbs) 112 pages
Themes:
- Catalog Heading - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary
- Curriculum Strand - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:
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

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Contributor Bio(s): Kelly, Maureen: - MAUREEN KELLY is a freelance writer and editor.