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William Golding Was Born
William Golding was born September 19, 1911 in Cornwall, England. -
Golding Went To College
Golding began attending Brasenose College at Oxford in 1930 and spent two years studying science In his third year of College he switched to literature to follow his true passion. -
Golding became a Teacher
After college, Golding took a job as a teacher. During his teaching experience he would be inspired by his students for characters in his book -
Joins The War
Although he loved his teaching job, he joined the Royal Navy in 1940 to fight in World War II -
The War is Over
In 1945, after World War II had ended, Golding went back to teaching and writing. -
Lord of the Flies was Published
n 1954, after 21 rejections, Golding published his first and most sucessful novel, Lord of the Flies. About a group of boys stranded on an island and tries to survive. -
Lord of the Flies Movie was made
In 1963, the year after Golding retired from teaching, Peter Brook made a film adaptation of the critically acclaimed novel. -
Golding Wins the Nobel Prize
At the age of 73, Golding was awarded the 1983 Nobel Prize for Literature. -
Golding Knighted
In 1988 he was knighted by England’s Queen Elizabeth II. -
Golding's Death
On June 19, 1993, Golding died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall.