Lord of the Flies

By goldinggirls

  • William Golding's Birth

  • Failed Attempt

    At 12 years old, William tried to write a novel but failed.

  • First Publish

    He published his firsts book and titled it "Poems."

  • Abandoned Profession

    Golding temporarily abandoned the profession to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War II.

  • Back From War

    After WWII, he went back to teaching and writing.

  • 2nd Published

    After 21 rejections he published more work.

  • Retirement

  • Being Knighted

    He was knighted by England’s Queen Elizabeth II.

  • Death

    Golding died of a heart attack