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Birth
William Golding was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. -
Golding attempts to write his first novel
At 12 years old, Golding tries to write his first novel. He becomes frustrated and quickly gives up on the idea temporarily. -
Golding became a teacher
Golding became a teacher of English and Philosophy. He taught at Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury.
Golding said that the experience of working with unruly young boys was inspiration for Lord of the Flies. -
Golding joins the military
Golding quit his teaching job and joined the navy. This would lead to him assisting in the fighting in World War II. -
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Golding's experience in the military
Golding fought on sea for most of his military career. He stated that he saw what people were capable of, and that men were able to produce evil like a bee produces honey. Golding used these observations later on in his novel. -
Lord of the Flies published
After 21 rejections, Goldings critically-acclaimed novel, Lord of the Flies, was published. -
Golding retires
Golding retires from being an English teacher. -
Golding receives the nobel prize
In 1983 at age 73, Golding received the nobel prize for literature. -
Knighted
Golding was knighted by England's Queen Elizabeth II. -
Death
Golding died of a heart attack. After he passed away, his original manuscript for a book called "The Double Tongue" was published.
