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Birth
William Golding was born September 19, 1911, in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. -
The Start
In 1934, a year before he graduated, William published his first work, a book of poetry aptly entitled Poems. The collection was largely overlooked by critics. -
The Start
In 1935 Golding took a position teaching English and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury. -
War
Although passionate about teaching from day one, in 1940 Golding temporarily abandoned the profession to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War II. -
Back to the Good Days
In 1945, after World War II had ended, Golding went back to teaching and writing. -
It Finally Happened
After 21 rejections Golding published his first and most acclaimed novel Lord of the Flies. -
Popcorn
The year after Golding retired from teaching, Peter Brook made a film adaptation of the critically acclaimed novel. -
Oooo....Shiny
Nobel Prize for Literature -
I'm a Knight
He was knighted by England’s Queen Elizabeth II. -
Death
Golding died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall.
