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The Spire - William Golding (1964) Summary - 3.49 ⭐️
Book 452: The Spire - William Golding (1964)
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Book at a glance: The Spire by William Golding, published in 1964, is a compelling exploration of ambition, faith, and human frailty. Set in a medieval cathedral town, the novel follows Dean Jocelin as he drives the construction of an impossibly high spire atop the cathedral—a project that tests the limits of faith, reason, and human endurance. A deeply symbolic and layered work, it interrogates the clash between divine vision and earthly realities.
Genre: 20th Century, British Literature, Classics, Fiction, Historical, Historical…
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