Classic Novels: Lord of the Flies

We'll discuss Lord of the Flies (#14 on our list). Amazon calls William Golding's 1954 novel "one of the greatest books ever written for young adults and an unforgettable classic for readers of any age." Barnes & Noble calls it "a parable, an allegory, a myth, a morality tale, a parody, a political treatise, even a vision of the apocalypse." Read more about it here.

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