About “The Spire”
The Spire is a 1964 novel by William Golding. It follows the construction of a 404-foot-high spire, inspired by Salisbury Cathedral, through the perspective of the fictional Dean Jocelin. The story explores Jocelin’s determination to complete the spire despite opposition and personal struggles. Golding uses stream-of-consciousness writing and an omniscient but unreliable narrator to depict Jocelin’s downfall as he prioritizes his own will over divine guidance. The novel presents a complex portrayal of ambition, faith, and human fallibility. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1971
- Latest edition
- 2021 · ISBN 9780571362332
- ISBN
- 9780571362332
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Spire | 2021 | 9780571362332 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Spire | 2014 | 9780571307821 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Spire | 2013 | 9780571312269 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Spire | 2012 | 9780571267477 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Spire | 2006 | 9781405835640 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Spire | 2002 | 9780156027823 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Spire | 1996 | 9780571064922 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Spire | 1991 | 9781568490625 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Spire | 1986 | 9780333397756 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Spire | 1984 | 9780156847414 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The Spire?
The Spire by William Golding has 256 pages.
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Some summaries adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.