Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Penguin Book of Modern British Short Stories | 1987 | William Golding | Buy |
| 2 | Friendship | 1990 | William Golding | Buy |
William Golding’s shorter work has appeared in literary anthologies, including The Penguin Book of Modern British Short Stories (1987) and Friendship (1990).
Golding won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1983 and is best known for Lord of the Flies (1954). His short fiction is far less widely read than his novels, but these anthology appearances put his work in the context of other major British writers. The Penguin Book of Modern British Short Stories is an important collection of the form, and Golding’s inclusion reflects his standing in twentieth-century literature.
Both anthologies were published after Golding had already received the Nobel Prize, so his contributions carried the weight of that recognition. Readers who know only his novels will find that his shorter pieces share the same preoccupation with human nature under pressure.