The Scorpion God

SKU: 9780571371693
The Scorpion God

The Scorpion God

SKU: 9780571371693
Author: William Golding
Paperback·Ages 18+
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At a glance

✨ Mood
Dark, allegorical, unsettling
⏳ Pace
Steady, episodic
🌿 Atmosphere
Ancient worlds, ritualistic, symbolic
💭 Themes
Power, civilisation, belief, human nature
🧠 Depth
Philosophical, thought-provoking
💬 Hook
In three haunting tales, the rise of civilisation reveals the darkness within humanity.
👥 Perfect For
Fans of Lord of the Flies, allegorical fiction
📖 Readers Who’ll Love This
Readers who enjoy symbolic, idea-driven stories exploring power, society, and human nature

ose yourself in ancient civilizations evoked by the radical Nobel Laureate and author of Lord of the Flies, introduced by Charlotte Higgins.

'Visionary.' Bettany Hughes
'Tremendous.' Ben Okri
'Luminous.' Rose Tremain

Even when he leapt from the parapet he talked.

Ancient Egypt. The Prince is set to marry Pretty Flower, his sister, in the Great House's incestuous society. But the Liar speaks a truth that transforms everything …

A primitive matriarchal society. While mothers raise children in the bucolic Place of Women, Chimp is tormented by the Leopard Men in their brutal hunts, until he gains new wisdom …

Imperial Rome. In an era of invention and exploration, the emperor realises he loves his illegitimate grandson more than his own loutish heir …

Book details

Format
Paperback
Reading age
18+
Pages
304
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Published
28 February 2023
Language
English
ISBN
9780571371693

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