Edmund Talbot, jeune aristocrate anglais, vogue vers l'Australie où il doit remplir de hautes fonctions administratives. Au cours d'une traversée fertile en rebondissements, il perd quelques illusions mais gagne en maturité et en sagesse, sans que l'abandonne pour autant son sens de l'humour et de l'observation. Sur le navire, prisonnier d'une mer immobile, se déroule un chassé-croisé amoureux. Voici qu'en habits de bal, telles les marionnettes d'une comédie de mœurs, les personnages dansent et médisent, tandis qu'à leur insu une fange d'algues vertes enserre le navire. Dans Coup de semonce, deuxième volet de la Trilogie maritime, William Golding tient en haleine le lecteur qui s'interroge sur le destin de personnages attachants et énigmatiques, dans le pur style des grands romans anglais du XVIIIe siècle.
William Golding
William Golding was a British novelist best known for his novel "Lord of the Flies," which explores the dark side of human nature through the story of a group of boys stranded on a deserted island. Golding's writing style is characterized by its exploration of themes such as morality, civilization, and the inherent evil in humanity. His works often feature complex characters and intricate plots that challenge readers to confront difficult truths about the human condition. Golding's contributions to literature have had a lasting impact on the literary genre of dystopian fiction, influencing writers such as George Orwell and Aldous Huxley. His works continue to be studied and celebrated for their insight into the complexities of human nature and society.
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