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Date of birth
William Golding was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, New England. He was raised in a 14th century house beside a graveyard. (biography.com) -
Unsuccessful Novel Attempt
At 12 years old he made his first attempt to make a novel and it was unsuccessful. Prone to being frustrated often, he was found bullying his peers. (biography.com) -
Published "Poems"
One year before graduating, Golding published "Poems". This book was a collection of poetry and it was overlooked by critics. (biography.com) -
Graduated
Golding graduated with a degree in English. However, before that, Golding studied science. (notablebiographies.com) -
Joins British Royal Navy
Golding's teaching career gets interrupted during WWII. He commanded a rocket launching craft. (notablebiographies.com) -
Returns to his Teaching Career
Golding returned to Bishop Wordsworth in 1945. He began to take his writing career much further after being out at sea (notablebiographies.com) -
Lord of the Flies Published
Golding's work was rejected by 21 publishers before publishing. The book describes humanity's inner savagery. (cliffsnotes.com) -
Teaching Career Ended
Golding left Bishop Wordsworth in 1961. After that, he decided to be a full time writer. (cliffsnotes.com) -
Received Nobel Prize For Literature
Golding's greatest achievement was receiving the Nobel Prize for literature. (cliffsnotes.com) -
William Golding Knighted
Golding received the honorary designation commander of the British Empire. He was knighted 1988. -
Death
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