Lord of the Flies

Witness History

It is 60 years since William Golding's acclaimed novel was first published. The story, of schoolboys marooned on an island, tackles questions of human nature and whether people are intrinsically good, or evil.

(Photo: William Golding. Credit: BBC)

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The story of our times told by the people who were there.

Witness History
The story of our times, told by the people who were there