The Life of William Golding

By akirkland1218

  • William Golding is Born

    William Golding is Born
    William Golding was born on September 19, 1911. He was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England.

  • Poems

    Poems
    In 1934, William Golding posted his first literary work, titled Poems. It wasn't very popular and was largely overlooked by critics.

  • Teaching

    Teaching
    In 1935, Golding graduated from Brasenose College at Oxford University. After dabbling in a few other careers, he decided to become a teacher and took a position teaching English and Philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury.

  • Joining the Royal Navy

    Joining the Royal Navy
    In 1940, Golding took a break from teaching and joined the Royal Navy to help fight in World War II. It was during his time in the navy that Golding discovered a passion for sailing.

  • Lord of the Flies

    Lord of the Flies
    After 21 rejections, Golding finally published his novel, Lord of the Flies, in 1954. This book was what inspired him to investigate and write more about the internally struggles of man between good and evil.

  • Gaining Popularity

    Gaining Popularity
    After Lord of the Flies was published, Golding started to gain popularity. In 1963, Golding retired and a film version of Lord of the Flies was created. Golding was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1983 and he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth the II in 1988.

  • William Golding Dies

    William Golding Dies
    In 1993, Golding passed away. He was married and had kids. He had many successful published works and he died from a heart attack.