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52: William Golding: A Literary Colossus

Slightly Foxed

Jan 15, 202559:06Arts

The first title that springs to mind at the mention of William Golding’s name is most often Lord of the Flies . The classic story of a group of schoolboys marooned on a desert island all but made his reputation and has s...

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52: William Golding: A Literary Colossus is an episode from Slightly Foxed. The first title that springs to mind at the mention of William Golding’s name is most often Lord of the Flies . The classic story of a group of schoolboys marooned...

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Published Jan 15, 2025, 59:06 long, audio available.

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