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Birth
William Golding was born in Cornwall, England. He was raised in a 14th century house next to a graveyard. -
Early Education
William attended Marlborough Grammar School, a school is father ran. At age 12, he attempted to write a novel, but was unsuccessful. -
College
He attended Brasenose College at Oxford University and studied science to become a scientist like his father had wished of him to do. However, he later opted to study literature and started to follow his interest. -
First Poems Published
William published his first work, while still in college, titled Poems. These collections of poems were overlooked by critics, but are valuable. -
Graduated
William Golding graduated from Oxford University with a Bachelor of Arts in English. He also received a diploma in education to follow his father's footsteps. -
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After Graduation
After graduation, he began working as a writer, actor, and producer with a small theater in London. He considered the theater to be his strongest literary influence. -
Married
In 1939, William Golding began to teach English and Philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth's School. He later then married Anne Brookfield and had two children. -
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World War ll
William joined to Royal Navy, temporarily abandoning his profession. He spent part of his next 5 years in war, exposing him to cruel experiences that he would later write about. -
Published Lord of The Flies
After having been reject by 21 publishers, William Golding was able to publish Lord of the Flies. Part of the idea from Lord of the Flies was from what he experienced in World War ll -
Death
William's last few years were spent with his wife while he continued to work with his writings. After his death, his completed manuscript for The Double Tongue was published.