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William Golding

By 29harperamlung
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    Childhood

    Golding was raised in a 14th century home next to a graveyard. His mother was a women's suffrage activist who fought for women's right to vote and his father worked as a schoolmaster.

  • Birth

    Birth
    Golding was born on September, 19, 1911 in Newquay, Cornwall, England.
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    School years.

    Golding started Marlborough Grammar School in Wiltshire at the age of 9.
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    University years

    Respecting his parents aspirations for him to follow the Natural Sciences, Golding studied at Brasenose College, Oxford.

  • Degree change.

    Degree change.
    In 1932 Golding made it clear that his real passion was for literature so he switched his degree from Natural Sciences to Literature.

  • First Published Work.

    First Published Work.
    William Golding’s became recognized as an author as he had his poems published by Macmillan.
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    Teaching

    Golding spent two years teaching at a Steiner school in Streatham, South London.

  • British Navy.

    British Navy.
    In 1940 Golding decided to abandon his teaching and enlist in the British Navy.

  • First Novel Published.

    First Novel Published.
    On September, 17, 1954, Golding's first book, "Lord of the Flies" Was published.

  • Death

    Death
    On June, 19, 1993 William Golding's successful and full life came to an end.