William Golding

English novelist, awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1983, best known for Lord of the Flies.

Born 1911, died 1993; Nobel Prize in Literature, 1983.

Two reviews of Il Signore delle Mosche examine William Golding's portrayal of innate violence, political dynamics and psychological nuance. One reviewer praises the book's freshness and moral complexity; the other finds the narrative flow uneven and the tone pessimistic. Both emphasize the book's lasting relevance and allegorical power.

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