Wiiliam Golding

By C.J. L Fuller

  • Wlliam Golding is born

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

  • William Golding published his first book.

    William Golding published his first book.
    William Golding published his first book in 1934 after studying literature at Oxford University. His book was called Poems.

  • William Golding starts teaching.

    William Golding starts teaching.
    William golding began teaching in 1935. He taught at English and Philosphy at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury.

  • Wlliam Golding joins the Royal Navy

    Wlliam Golding joins the Royal Navy
    William left teaching and joined the Royal Navy in 1945. He helped in the sinking of the BIsmarck.

  • William Golding writes the Lord of the Flies

    William Golding writes the Lord of the Flies
    William Golding publishes the Lord of the Flies in 1954. His book was rejected 21 times.

  • William Golding retires

    William Golding retires
    William Golding retired from teaching in 1963. Peter Brook made a film adaptation of his book.

  • William Golding dies.

    William Golding dies.
    William Golding died of a heart attack in 1993. After he died his completed manuscript for The Double Tongue was published.