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Golding is born
William Gerald Golding is born on September 11, 1911 in England -
Education
Golding began attending Brasenose College in Oxford and studied science for two years. He decided to study for literature which was what he was mostly interested in. -
Golding becomes a Teacher
William Golding teaches English and philosophy in Bishop Woodsworth's School in Salisbury -
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Golding Joins the Navy
William Golding joins the army and it impacts his life. He is inspired to write about man cruelty from what he had experienced. -
Publishing a novel
After being rejected 21 times, Golding's novel "Lord of the Flies" is finally published -
A Movie is made
Peter Brook directs a movie based on the novel. -
Awards
William Golding is awarded The Nobel Prize for literature -
William Golding passes away
William Golding died from a heart attack
