The Spire by William Golding Paperback Book
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The Spire by William Golding Paperback Book. The Spire by William Golding, Benjamin Myers, Rachel Greenwald Smith. Believing himself to be chosen by God, Jocelin, dean of the cathedral, insists that the spire must rise higher and higher. Told with an inventive narration that reflects Jocelin's ever-increasing madness, The Spire is an astonishing portrait of obsession, betrayal, and arrogance. The Spire by William Golding, Benjamin Myers, Rachel Greenwald Smith Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description There were three sorts of people. Those who ran, those who stayed, and those who were built in.A Penguin ClassicSet in medieval England, The Spire tells the story of one man's vision—the construction of an enormous spire onto a cathedral without foundations. Believing himself to be chosen by God, Jocelin, dean of the cathedral, insists that the spire must rise higher and higher. Told with an inventive narration that reflects Jocelin's ever-increasing madness, The Spire is an astonishing portrait of obsession, betrayal, and arrogance. Jocelin's vision produces terrible consequences for those around him; the human cost of one man's folly.After Lord of the Flies, William Golding wrote novels that further explored the complexities of human nature, not only social tendencies but the psychological underpinnings of human consciousness. This edition provides a Suggestions for Further Exploration section that identifies key themes throughout Golding's novels—including The Spire, first published in 1964—and connections to classic and contemporary fiction, nonfiction, film, and television.Penguin Classics is the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, representing a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Details ISBN 0143138812 ISBN-13 9780143138815 Title The Spire Author William Golding, Benjamin Myers, Rachel Greenwald Smith Format Paperback Year 2026 Pages 224 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc GEItemID:176820390; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
