Understanding Lord of the Flies: A Student Casebook to Issues, Sources, and Historical Documents

by Kirstin Olsen

Book Overview

A seemingly simple tale of schoolboys marooned on an island, Lord of the Flies has proven to be one of the most enigmatic and provocative pieces of literature ever published. This casebook probes the many layers of meaning in the novel, examining its literary, philosophical, historical, scientific, and religious significance. Beginning with a literary analysis that explores the universality of the novel's characters, the story is considered...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313307237
• ISBN13: 9780313307232
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.6"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12