William Golding

By elliemitchell

  • Birth

    William Golding was born in Cornwall, England. His parents were Mildred and Alex Golding.

  • First book

    William Golding publishes a books of poems which he named Poems.

  • Starts teaching

    Golding begins to teach English and Philosophy.

  • Joins the Royal Navy

    William Golding temporarily leaves teaching. He joins the Navy.

  • Publishes Lord of the Flies

    Golding publishes his first novel after 21 rejections. Lord of the Flies became very successful

  • Retires from teaching

    Golding retires from teaching.

  • Lord of the Flies film adaption

    Peter Brook makes a film adaption of Lord of the Flies.

  • Nobel Prize

    Golding receives Nobel Prize for Literature.

  • Knighted

    Golding was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.

  • Death

    Golding dies from a heart attack.