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William Golding

By dylanedwards

  • BORN

    William Golding was born

  • First novel

    When William was just 12 years old, he attempted, unsuccessfully, to write a novel. A frustrated child, he found an outlet in bullying his peers

  • First book to be published

    In 1934, a year before he graduated, William published his first work

  • Poem

    Goldings first poem is published

  • Teaching

    In 1935 Golding took a position teaching English and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury.

  • War

    Golding temporarily abandoned the profession to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War II.

  • After war

    After World War II had ended, Golding went back to teaching and writing.

  • DEATH

    William Golding Died