To the Ends of the Earth Books in Order
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To the Ends of the Earth is a trilogy of nautical novels by William Golding, set in the early 19th century and centered on a ship transporting migrants to Australia. The series explores themes of class, human behavior, and group dynamics within a confined and isolated environment. It examines how individuals and groups respond to pressure, focusing on interactions between passengers and crew.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1980 · William Golding and Annie Proulx
In the early 18th century, a ship carrying passengers to Australia includes a parson who is chosen by the crew as a scapegoat. This event is…
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Buy on Amazon1987 · William Golding
To the Ends of the Earth is a trilogy of nautical novels by British author William Golding. The series includes Rites of Passage (1980), Close…
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Buy on Amazon1989 · William Golding
Fire Down Below is a novel by British writer and Nobel laureate William Golding, first published by Faber & Faber in 1989. It concludes the trilogy…
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What order should I read the To the Ends of the Earth books in?
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How many books are in the To the Ends of the Earth series?
We list 3 books by William Golding , published between 1980–1989.
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