دانلود کتاب The Scorpion God نوشته William Golding

شامل سه رمان کوتاه انگلیسی از ویلیام گلدینگ

نویسنده:

ویلیام گلدینگ – William Golding

نام فارسی:

خدای عقرب

ناشر:

faber and faber

سال نشر:

۱۹۷۱

زبان:

انگلیسی

فرمت فایل:

EPUB

درباره کتاب The Scorpion God :

“The Scorpion God” is a collection of three novellas written by Nobel Prize-winning author William Golding. Each novella is set in a different time and place, but all explore the themes of power, violence, and human nature.

Three short novels show Golding at his subtle, ironic, mysterious best. The Scorpion God depicts a challenge to primal authority as the god-ruler of an ancient civilization lingers near death. Clonk Clonk is a graphic account of a crippled youth’s triumph over his tormentors in a primitive matriarchal society. Envoy Extraordinary is a tale of Imperial Rome where the emperor loves his illegitimate son more than his own arrogant, loutish heir.

The first novella, “The Scorpion God,” is set in ancient Egypt and tells the story of a young prince who must prove his worthiness to become king by capturing a live scorpion with his bare hands. The story explores the relationship between power, violence, and the abuse of authority.

The second novella, “Clonk Clonk,” is set in the English countryside in the early 20th century and follows the experiences of a group of boys on a hunting trip. The story explores the themes of violence, masculinity, and the destructive power of group dynamics.

The third novella, “Envoy Extraordinary,” is set in a fictional African country and follows the experiences of a British diplomat who is tasked with negotiating a treaty with a powerful local leader. The story explores the themes of power, imperialism, and cultural clashes.

Throughout “The Scorpion God,” Golding employs his signature style of vivid, introspective prose and a deep understanding of the darker aspects of human nature. The collection is a powerful exploration of the complexities of power and violence, and their relationship to human society and individual behavior.

جملاتی از داستان The Scorpion God :

“He had to prove himself to the blackness around him and the blackness within himself.”
“The moon had set and the stars were so many and bright that the sky seemed like a well full of them.”
“The darkness was like water, hot and wet and pressing on his skin.”
“The mist was thick and clinging, muffling sound and sight.”
“The peace of the desert was the peace of the dead.”
“The silence hung like a curtain behind which were hidden the things that would be done.”
“The world was made of violence, even if it was the violence of a heart that beat and would not stop.”
“The darkness of the night was like a weight on their backs, forcing them to huddle together for comfort.”
“He was afraid of the light, for in its glare he saw the truth of himself and of the world.”
“There is no power so great as that of a man who has nothing left to lose.”

جملاتی از داستان Clonk Clonk :

“There is something about the night that makes even small sounds seem enormous.”
“The hounds moved in their sleep, growling and yapping softly, as if they were dreaming of the hunt to come.”
“The woods were like a maze, twisting and turning upon themselves, leading nowhere.”
“The world was a green and brown blur, with only the occasional flash of white to break the monotony.”
“The trees loomed up on either side of them, dark and forbidding, like the guardians of a secret.”
“The world was hushed and waiting, as if it were holding its breath for the moment of the kill.”
“The dawn was like a promise of redemption, washing the world clean of the night’s sins.”
“The morning was crisp and bright, as if the night had never happened.”
“The sun was like a benediction, warming their skin and easing their spirits.”
“The world was new and fresh, like a page waiting to be written upon.”

جملاتی از داستان Envoy Extraordinary :

“The sky was the color of a bruise, deepening from purple to black as the sun sank below the horizon.”

“The jungle was alive with sound, a symphony of life that filled the air with a thousand different voices.”

“The world was full of shadows, hiding secrets that even the brightest light could not reveal.”

“The trees were like a wall, closing in around them and shutting out the rest of the world.”

“The heat was like a physical force, pressing down upon them and making it hard to breathe.”

“The sun was like a god, shining down upon them with a fierce and relentless power.”

“The air was thick with the scent of flowers and decay, a heady mix that filled his senses and made him dizzy.”

“The river was like a ribbon, winding its way through the jungle and leading them ever deeper into the unknown.”

“The night was like a shroud, wrapping them in darkness and making them feel small and vulnerable.”

“The world was a mystery, full of wonder and danger, and he felt both exhilarated and afraid.”

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