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Lord of the flies

By Lexibusche
  • William Golding

    William Golding

    William Golding was born. He was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall England.
  • Career

    Career

    William started teaching English and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth in Salisbury.
  • Royal Navy

    Royal Navy

    William abandoned his job teaching to join the Royal Navy. He fought in World War II.
  • First publication

    First publication

    Golding's "Lord of the Flies" was published after 21 rejections.
  • Death

    Death

    William Golding died from a heart attack in Perranarworthal Cornwall.