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Date of Birth
On this date, William Golding was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England -
First Attempt at Writing a Novel
When Golding was 12, he tried writing his first novel but failed. This led Golding into frustration and anger, which he took out by bullying others. -
College
Following primary school, Golding attended Brasenose College at Oxford. He went on to graduate in 1935 -
Poems
Another one of Golding's works, Poems, was written a year before his graduation in 1934. Though the work was well done, critics gave it no merit. -
Teaching
Golding began teaching in 1935 at Bishop Wordsworth School in Salisbury. He taught English and philosophy. -
Navy
Golding left teaching and chose to join the Royal Navy in 1940. He served for six years, and fought in World War 2. -
Lord of the Flies
Though rejected 21 times, Golding managed to have his work, Lord of the Flies published in 1954. Golding's first major was powerful and portrayed the nature of men as savages. The work was based on his war experiences. -
Nobel Prize
For his work, Lord of the Flies, in 1983, Golding received a Nobel Prize in Literature. This demonstrated the lasting impact of his work, an impact still present today. -
Death
Continuing his writing until his dying days, Golding passed away due to a heart attack. His works and legacy live on to this day.
