Virginia Tiger
William Golding: The Unmoved Target, Vol. 1
- ISBN 13:
- 9780714530826
- author:
- Virginia Tiger
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Marion Boyars Publishers Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 400
- Genre:
- Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
William Golding: A Comprehensive Exploration of His Work Distinguished critic Virginia Tiger offers a unique insight into the life and work of Nobel Laureate William Golding, one of the most celebrated authors of the 20th century. This book provides a complete commentary on Golding's entire literary oeuvre, drawing upon her own personal recollections of conversations with him and quoting from his correspondence. Tiger argues that structure plays a crucial role in supporting the content of Golding's work, which explores themes of human destiny and vision. With this book, readers can gain a deeper understanding of Golding's complex and thought-provoking writing style. By examining Golding's most famous novels, such as Lord of the Flies, The Inheritors, Pincher Martin, Free Fall, The Spire, Close Quarters, and Fire Down Below, Tiger sheds new light on the author's distinctive view of humanity.