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Before graduation
a year before he graduated, William published his first piece of work, a book of poetry entitled (poems). -
Began teaching
started teaching English and philosophy in Salisbury. -
Joined Royal Navy
left teaching to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War 2 -
After WW2 ended
after WW2 had ended he went back to teaching and writing -
First novel published
he published his first novel, ''Lord of the flies'', after 21 rejections. -
After he retired
the year after he retired, Peter Brook, made a film adaptation of the critically acclaimed novel. -
Booker Cornell prize
winner of the 1980 Booker Cornell prize -
Nobel prize
was awarded the Nobel prize at the age of 73 for literature. -
New Film
a new film version of LOTF was made to bring attention to the new generation of readers. -
Died
Golding died of a heart attack in Perranaworthal, Cornell.
