William golding

William Golding

By ABerry

  • William Golding BIrth

    William Golding was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England

  • Attempt to write first novel

    William Golding attempted to write his first novel at 12 years old and failed.

  • First successful book writing attempt

    In 1934, one year before graduating, William Golding wrote his first successful book.

  • William Golding graduated from college

    In 1935, William Golding graduated from Brasenose college at Oxford University.

  • William Golding became a Teacher

    IN 1935, William followed his fathers footsteps and became an English teacher.

  • William Golding left his teaching job

    In 1940 William Golding quit teaching to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War II

  • Golding went back to teaching and writing

    After the World War, William Golding went back to teaching and writing.

  • William Golding published his first novel

    In 1954 after 21 rejections William Golding published his first novel, Lord of the Flies.

  • Golding was awarded the Nobel Prize

    Two decades after writing Lord of the Flies, William Golding was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1983.

  • William Golding passes away

    On June 19, 1993, William Golding passed away from a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall.