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William Golding

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  • Birth

    Birth
    William Golding is born this day in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England.

  • Writing

    Writing
    He attempts to write a novel at the age of twelve.

  • Published poems

    Published poems
    He published a book of poems at this time.

  • Begins Teaching

    Begins Teaching
    He begins teaching English and philosophy in Salisbury.

  • Joins Navy

    Joins Navy
    Joins the Royal Navy this year.

  • Return to teaching

    Return to teaching
    After WW2, Golding returns to teaching and writing.

  • Publishes Lord of the Flies

    Publishes Lord of the Flies
    After 21 rejections, LOTF is published.

  • Nobel Prize

    Nobel Prize
    Golding is awarded a Nobel Prize for Literature.

  • Knighted

    Knighted
    He is knighted by England's Queen Elizabeth II.

  • Death

    Death
    Dies of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England.