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Early Life:
William Golding was born on September 9, 1911 in Cornwall, England. -
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William Golding
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Early Education
When WIlliam was only 12 years old, he attempted to write his first novel -
College Education
WIlliam attended Oxford University. There, he studied science for two years, but soon switched to what he wanted; literature -
Graduation
WIlliam graduated from Oxford with a Bachelor of Arts. He also had a diploma in education. -
Teaching
WIlliam followed in his father's footsteps by becoming a teacher. He took a position at Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury. -
Joining the Navy
Golding left teaching to join the war effort. He joined the Royal Navy to help fight in World War II. -
Returning
Once the war had ended, William went back to teaching -
Writing
After 21 failed attempts, William finally finshed his most famous story "Lord of the Flies". -
Retirement
William Golding retired from teaching -
Nobel Prize
He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature -
Knighted
William eas knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 1988 -
New Movie Version
In 1990, "Lord of the Flies" was created into a movie -
Death
William Golding died of a heart attack in Perranarwarthal