The Novels of William Golding

Abstract

This thesis examines the four novels written to date by the English author, William Gerald Golding. It considers the author's use of allegory, and studies the ideas which he presents in his books -- often through this device -- and their implications. It seeks to evaluate Golding's skill as a novelist by looking at his style and the structure of his works, judging his originality, and trying to estimate his contribution to modern English literature.