Lord of the Flies

A group of British schoolboys become stranded on an uninhabited island after a plane crash and attempt to govern themselves, with disastrous results. The story explores the dark side of human nature as the boys descend into savagery, abandoning civilized behavior and democratic ideals. The novel examines themes of power, leadership, the loss of innocence, and the thin veneer of civilization that separates humanity from barbarism. This is a classic allegory about the inherent evil in human nature and the fragility of social order.