Golding

Birth

Sep 19, 1911

Henry Golding was born on September 19, 1911 in England. His mother fought for women's suffrage and his father was a school master.

First Work

1934

Golding published his first work a book of poems. It was not very successful.

Fathers Footsteps

1935

Golding followed in his fathers footsteps of teaching. Golding taught english and philosophy to unruly boys inspiring his to write lord of the flies.

Marriage

1939

Golding married Ann Brookfield. They lived together and had 2 children

WWII

Period: 1940 to 1945

Golding joined the Royal navy where he fought battleships and commanded a rocket launching craft. His experiences shaped his fiction and caused him to develop a love for sea and sailing.

Lord of the Flies

1954

After 21 rejections Golding published his first acclaimed novel Lord of the Flies. The book set the tone for Golding's future works

Lord of the Flies movie

1963

A film adaptation was made of Lord of the Flies. It was made by Peter Brook.

Nobel Prize

1983

Golding was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature,

Sir William Golding

1988

Golding had the honor of being knighted by Queen Elizabeth II

Death

Jun 19, 1993

Golding died from a heart attack. His completed manuscript for The Double Tongue was published posthumously