Adventure
by William Golding
British schoolboys stranded on an island descend from civilization into savage tribalism, revealing the darkness lurking beneath the veneer of order. Golding's allegorical masterpiece is a harrowing examination of human nature, power, and the fragility of social contracts. A timeless exploration of how quickly civilization crumbles when stripped of its institutions.
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