Golding, William

The Double Tongue

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ISBN 13:: 9780571298532
author:: Golding, William
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Faber & Faber
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 224
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 12.4 x 5.6 cm
Genre:: Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, ,
Condition:: New
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William Golding's final novel tells the story of Arieka, a priestess of Apollo. In the shadowy years when the Romans were securing their grip on Greece, she is rescued from her family's contempt by her role at Delphi. Her ambiguous attitude to the god and her belief in him seem to move in parallel with the decline of the god himself. As the Roman presence grows, Arieka's situation becomes increasingly complicated. Her prophetic role and her relationship with Apollo are intertwined with the fate of the god and the world around her. This is a novel that explores the complexities of faith, power, and identity. The book was left in draft at Golding's death, offering a unique glimpse into his final thoughts on human nature and society.

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