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The Inheritors is a novel written by the renowned English author William Golding. The book tells the story of a group of Neanderthals who encounter a tribe of Homo sapiens, or modern humans, for the first time. The novel is set in prehistoric times and explores themes of evolution,... Read Full Overview

An astonishing and original tour de force ... Golding is a genius.' Daily Telegraph When the spring came the people - what was left of them - moved back by the old paths from the sea. But this year strange things were happening, terrifying things that had never happened... Read Full Overview

Eight Neanderthals encounter another race of beings like themselves, yet strangely different. This new race, Homo sapiens, fascinating in their skills and sophistication, terrifying in their cruelty, sense of guilt, and incipient corruption, spell doom for the more gentle folk... Read Full Overview

The Inheritors is a novel by William Golding that explores the conflict between two different groups of early humans, the Neanderthals and the Homo sapiens. The story follows the Neanderthal family of Lok, Fa, and their children as they live a simple life in the forest, hunting... Read Full Overview

The Inheritors is a novel written by William Golding, the author of Lord of the Flies. The book tells the story of a group of Neanderthals who encounter a group of Homo sapiens (modern humans) for the first time. The Neanderthals, who are portrayed as more peaceful and in tune... Read Full Overview