William Golding Timeline By: Isaac Villadolid

Death

1993 BCE

On June 19, Golding died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall.

New Version of the Lord of the Flies

1990 BCE

A new film version of the Lord of the Flies was released, bringing the book to the attention of a new generation of readers.

Golding being Knighted

1988 BCE

Golding was knighted by England’s Queen Elizabeth II.

Nobel Peace Prize

1983 BCE

At the age of 73, Golding was awarded the 1983 Nobel Prize for Literature.

Fame of the Novel

1963 BCE

Peter Brook made a film adaptation of the critically acclaimed novel.

Retirement

1962 BCE

Golding retires from teaching

Lord of the Flies

1954 BCE

After 21 rejections, Golding published his first and most acclaimed novel, Lord of the Flies.

The War Ends

1945 BCE

After World War II had ended, Golding went back to teaching and writing.

Going into War

1940 BCE

Although Golding loved teaching, he temporarily abandoned the profession to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War II.

Career as Teacher

1935 BCE

Golding decided to take a position, teaching English and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury. Golding’s experience teaching served as inspiration for his novel Lord of the Flies.

College Life

1934 BCE

While attending Brasenose College at Oxford University, a year before he graduated, William published his first work, a book of poetry titled Poems.

Birth Date

Sep 19, 1911

William Golding was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. His mother, Mildred, was an active suffragette who fought for women’s right to vote. His father, Alex, worked as a schoolmaster.