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The day he was born
William Golding was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. He lived with his mum and dad, in a 14th century-house. -
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The time he attented college
Golding attended Brasenose College in Oxford. He studied science for the first 2 years, for his dad. In the 3rd year however, he switched to literature. He graduated in 1935. -
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Time he worked
In these years, Golding worked as a writer, actor, and producer. He worked at a small theatre, in an unpopular part of London. -
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Time he started teaching
In this year, Golding started teaching English and literature at Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury, -
The day he married
On this day, William Golding got married to Ann Brookfield. -
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Joined the Royal Navy
In this time he also fought in World War ll. He incorporated his experiences in his books. -
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The time he started teaching again.
After he left the Royal Navy, William Golding started teaching again. He only taught English these years. In 1963 he retired. -
The year he published 'Lord of the Flies'
After Golding was rejected 21 times, he finally managed to publish 'Lord of the Flies'. This book is now seen as a classic. -
The year he won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize
In 1979 Golding won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize, for his book Darkness Visible. This book was published this year. -
The year he won a prize
In this year, William Golding's Rites of Passage won the Booker McConnell Prize. -
The year he was knighted
In 1988 William Golding was knighted by the Queen of England; Queen Elizabeth ll. -
Film of Lord of the Flies
This is the year the film for 'Lord of the Flies' was released. This introduces the book to a new generation of people. -
The year he won the Nobel Prize for Literature
In this year he won the Nobel Prize for Literature, for his book 'Lord of the Flies' -
The day he died
William Golding died in Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England. He died of a heart attack. -
His last book was published
In 1995, after his death, his last book: The Double Tongue was published.
