William Golding
6 SeriesWilliam Golding (1911-1993) was a British novelist renowned for his classic work, Lord of the Flies. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1983. Golding's diverse body of work includes novels, plays, essays, and more, showcasing his versatility as a writer.
In William Golding's *The Inheritors*, a group of eight Neanderthals encounters Homo sapiens, a race both advanced and menacing. The Neanderthals are captivated by the skills and sophistication of these newcomers. However, they soon discover the Homo sapiens' cruelty, guilt, and corruption. This encounter foreshadows the inevitable doom of the Neanderthals, whose world will be overtaken by the more aggressive species.
