The Life of William Golding

By GordonRauch

  • William Golding was born.

    William Golding was born.
    He was born in Cornwall, England.

  • Published first book.

    Published first book.
    A year before he graduated, William published his first work, a book of poetry aptly entitled Poems.

  • Quit teaching temporarily.

    Quit teaching temporarily.
    William temporarily abandoned the profession to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War II.

  • Published Lord of the Flies.

    Published Lord of the Flies.
    He published his most acclaimed work after 21 rejections.

  • Died.

    Died.
    Golding died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall