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Birth of William Golding
William Golding was born on September 19, 1911 in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England.His mother was Mildred and she fought for women’s right to vote. His father was Alex and he worked as a schoolmaster. -
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life of William Golding
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childhood
William started to go to school were his father ranit was Marlborough Grammar School. After that he tried to write his first book at the age of 12 and failed. He was a school bully and enjoyed doing it. He then went to Brasenose College at Oxford University. -
Teaching
When Goldingwas done with collge he took a position teaching English and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury. His teaching experince later helped him write his book the Lord of the Flies. -
Royal Navy
William Golding was in the Royal Navy during War World 2. He didn't show up to teach because he enrolled in the war. He was in the Navy for 6 years. -
First Book
William published his first book in 1954 called the Lord of the Flies. His book was rejected about 21 times until it was published. -
Retirement
William retired from teaching and Peter Brook was going to make his book a movie. -
Noble Prize
Golding was awarded the 1983 Nobel Prize for Literature. He was 73 a the time. -
Knighted by Queen
William was knighted by England’s Queen Elizabeth II. -
Movie of LORD OF THE FLIES
Williams book was a new film version of the Lord of the Flies was released, knowing the book will inspire many of its readers. -
Death
William Golding died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall. He left his 2 children and his beloved wife.
