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134 — William Golding's 'The Spire'
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134 — William Golding's 'The Spire'

In our final episode of 2025, we discussed William Golding’s 1964 novel ‘The Spire’, a deeply psychological portrayal of the construction of a cathedral spire in the 14th century, heavily influenced by Salisbury Cathedral. One of the great architectural novels, this episode contains extensive spoilers, so we recommend reading it or listening to the audiobook before you listen to this episode!

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