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Birth
Born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. He was an only child. English 10, Zac LeForge -
Attempting a Novel
Attempted writing a novel when he was twelve. This was an unsuccessful attempt. English 10, Zac LeForge -
First Work Published
His first published work was a book of poetry that was called "Poems." This was extremely ignored by people. English 10, Zac LeForge -
Started Teaching
In 1935 he started teaching english and philosophy in Salisbury. He taught at Bishop Woodworth's school in Salisbury. English 10, Zac LeForge -
Left Teaching
Left teaching to join the royal navy. He was there until the war ended. English 10, Zac LeForge -
War Ended
When the war ended, Golding left the royal navy and went back to teaching. English 10, Zac LeForge -
Lord of The Flies
Lord of The Flies was his first book. It was published in 1954. It was finally published after 21 rejections. English 10, Zac LeForge -
Nobel Prize
He was awarded the Nobel Prize. He was awarded this for literature. English 10, Zac LeForge -
Death
Golding died of a heart attcak at the age of 82. He died in Perranarworthal, Cornwall. English 10, Zac LeForge