William Golding

By ramirez1_

  • Birth

    Golding was born on September 19,1911, in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. He was raised in a 14th century by his parents.

  • First Attempt

    Golding's first attempt, at the age of 12, to write a novel, unsuccessfully. This failed attempt caused him to find an outlet by bullying his peers.

  • First Work Published

    A year before graduating from Brasenose College, he published his first work, a book of poetry. The book was largely overlooked by his critics.

  • After Graduation

    Golding followed his father's footsteps. He takes a position teaching English and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury.

  • Off to War

    Golding was passionate about teaching but soon left the position and joined the Royal Navy and went off to fight in World War II.

  • End of War

    WWII ends and Golding returns to teaching and writing.

  • Lord of the Flies

    After 21 rejections, he published his first and most famous novel, Lord of the Flies. The novel has been widely regarded as classic and worthy.

  • Nobel

    At the age of 73, Golding was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1983.

  • 1988

    In 1988 he was knighted by England's Queen Elizabeth II.

  • Death

    William Golding died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall. After his death, his completed manuscript for The Double Tongue was published posthumously.