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William Goldings birth
William Golding was born September 19, 1911, in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. -
First book
. In 1934, a year before he graduated, William published his first work, a book of poetry aptly entitled Poems. The collection was largely overlooked by critics. -
William becomes a teacher
In 1935 Golding took a position teaching English and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury. -
Joins the navy
in 1940 Golding temporarily abandoned the profession to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War II. -
He begins writing again
In 1945, after World War II had ended, Golding went back to teaching and writing. -
Lord of The Flies
In 1954, after 21 rejections, Golding published his first and most acclaimed novel, Lord of the Flies -
Going Home
On June 19, 1993, Golding died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall.
