Poems (Golding collection)

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Poems was the first work by British novelist William Golding (better known for Lord of the Flies , among other novels), released in 1934, [1] 20 years before Lord of the Flies (his second major work and first novel).

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References

  1. Presley, Nicola (6 October 2016). "National Poetry Day: Part 1 of 'The Phoenix'". william-golding.co.uk. Retrieved 23 February 2024.