William Golding

  • 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.