Lord of the Flies

  • William Golding Birthday

    William Golding Birthday
    He was born in Saint Columb, England.
  • He published his first book in High School

    He published his first book in High School
    His book was called Poems and he published it before he was even out of high school.
  • He started teaching English

    He started teaching English
    Started teaching English and Philosophy at Bishop's Wordworth school.
  • Joined the Royal Navy

    Joined the Royal Navy
    At this point he had temporarly left teaching to join the royal navy.
  • World war 2 ended

    World war 2 ended
    He went back to teaching english
  • He published Lord of the Flies

    He published Lord of the Flies
    He became a noble prize winner due to this book.
  • After 21 rejections he Published his Book

    After 21 rejections he Published his Book
    He published his book Lord of the Flies.
  • Peter Brooke made a film on his book

    Peter Brooke made a film on his book
    After he retired from teaching Peter Brooke made a movie on his book
  • Noble Prize Winner!

    Noble Prize Winner!
    He wrote an amazig book which took him far enough to win an award.
  • Knighted by Queen Elizabeth ll

    Knighted by Queen Elizabeth ll
    at 73 years old, the queen noticed him and knighted him.
  • He died in England of a heart attack

    He died in England of a heart attack
    He ended up dying..