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Birth
William Golding was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. He lived right next door to a graveyard. -
Early Childhood
At the age of 12, Golding attempted to write a novel. He was a bully, and enjoyed hurting his peers. -
First Publication
A year after he graduated from college, Golding published a book of poetry that he creatively titled Poems. It went unnoticed by critics. -
A Teacher
Golding took a postition teaching english at a school in Salisbury. Having to deal with the unruly young boys at the school provided inspiration for his future writing. -
In the Navy
In 1940, during WWII, Golding joined the navy. He helped with the war effort for six years on a boat, and this time would become imprtant inspiration for his writing. -
Lord of the Flies
Golding published his most famous work in 1954. The book went through twenty one rejections before finally getting published. -
First Film Adaption
One year after Golding retired from teaching, Peter Brook created a film adaption of his critically acclaimed novel, Lord of the Flies. -
Nobel Prize
At the age of 73, Golding recieved the Nobel Prize for Literature for his acclaimed book, Lord of the Flies. This was nearly two decades after the film adaption. -
He is a Knight
In 1988 Golding was knighted by Queen Elizebeth II, making his official title Sir William Golding. -
Death and Legacy
Golding died of a heart attack after a few peacefull years living with his wife. His legacy remains in all of the literary masterpieces that were birthed from his mind.
