A powerful and thought-provoking novel by William Golding. The story follows a group of British schoolboys stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash. Initially attempting to govern themselves peacefully, the boys gradually descend into fear, violence, and savagery as social order breaks down.

Through this gripping survival story, Golding explores the darker aspects of human nature, the fragility of civilization, leadership, morality, power, and the conflict between order and chaos. The novel is widely regarded as one of the most important works of twentieth-century literature.