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Birth
Born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. Raised in a 14th century household across from a graveyard, his mother was a active suffragette while his father was a schoolmaster. -
First attempt at novel
William received his early education at the school his father ran, Marlborough Grammar School. At 12 years old William tried unsuccessfully to write his first novel. -
'Poems'
William published his first work, a book of poetry entitled 'Poems'. 'Poems' was largely overlooked by critics. -
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Career
From 1935 to 1939, Golding worked as a writer, actor, and producer with a small theater in an unfashionable part of London. He though theater to be very influential. -
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Teaching
In 1935 Golding took a position teaching English and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury. His experience with young boys would later serve for inspiration for "Lord of the Flies". -
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The Royal Navy
William left teaching and joined the Royal Navy to fight in World War 2. He fell in love with sailing. and discovered the evil men were capable of. He later said he wasted his life during this time. -
Lord of the Flies
After 21 rejectes william's Lord of the Flies novel was published. ... considered a classic. -
Writing
William Golding remained in the teaching position until when he left Bishop Wordsworth's School to write full time. -
Death
William Golding died in Cornwall, England
