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Birth
William Golding was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. -
College
Golding went to Braschose college at Oxford. He spent two years studying science for his father. In his third year, Golding began to study literature. -
William's First Work
Golding published his first work known as, Poems. WIlliam filled this book with poetry he had written. He published this the year before graduating college. -
Graduation
William Golding graduacted from Oxford. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English. -
Royal Navy
William Golding fought in World War II for six years. He was in the Roal Navy, until after the war ended he joined teaching and writing again. -
Lord of The Flies
After 21 rejections, Golding published his well known book, Lord of The Flies. This was his first most acclaimed novel. -
The Lord of The Flies Film
After the publishing of Golding's novel, films began to be created by several people. This brought attention to WIlliam's novel. Peter Brook made a film of his novel. In 1990 a more modern film was made bringing more popularity, -
Nobel Prize
Golding was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature. He was awarded at the age of 73. -
Royalty
William Golding was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. This was five years after he was awarded for the Nobel Prize. -
Death
William Golding later on died of a heart attack. He died in Perranarworthal, United Kingdom.
