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Born
he was born in cornwall england in 1911. His mother was a strong supporter of the british suffragette movment. -
college
he began attending brasenose college at oxford in 1930.He spent 2 years studying science, in difference to his fathers beliefs. -
graduated
in 1935 he he graduated from oxford with a bachelor of arts in english and a diploma in education. He also worked hard as a writer,actor and producer. -
Teaching & Married
in 1939, golding began teaching english and philosophy in salisbury at bishop wordworths school. In this same year he got married to Ann Brookfield. -
Lord Of The Flies
His story "The Lord Of The Flies" was published in 1954. He combined the perception of humanity with his years of experience with schoolboys. -
started writing
He remained in the teaching position until 1961. He left to start writing full time. -
The spire
In His story "The Spire" issuses of faith are addressed. "This Spire" is published in 1964. -
The Pyramid
In his story "The Pyramid" provides an examination of english social class. The story was published in 1967. -
The Scorpion God
His next publication was a collection. It was published in 1971. -
Darkness visible
it addresses the interdependence of good and evil. It was published in 1979.