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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.