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 tribe of Homo sapiens. The Neanderthals, who are portrayed as simple and peaceful beings, struggle to understand the violent and complex nature of the Homo sapiens. The story is told from the perspective of Lok, a Neanderthal who becomes the unlikely leader of his tribe. As the two groups interact, tensions rise and violence ensues, ultimately leading to the demise of the Neanderthals. The Inheritors explores themes of human evolution, the nature of violence, and the consequences of cultural clashes. Golding's writing style is poetic and evocative, creating a vivid and immersive world that transports readers to a time long ago. The Inheritors is a thought-provoking and haunting novel that challenges readers to consider the darker aspects of human nature.This is a new release of the original 1955 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.