Sailing to Australia in the early years of the nineteenth century, Edmund Talbot keeps a journal to amuse his godfather back in England. Full of wit and disdain, he records the mounting tensions on the ancient, sinking warship where officers, sailors, soldiers and emigrants jostle in the cramped spaces below decks. Then a single passenger, the obsequious Reverend Colley, attracts the animosity of the sailors, and in the seclusion of the fo'castle something happens to bring him into a 'hell of degradation', where shame is a force deadlier than the sea itself.
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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