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The Birth Of William Golding
William Golding was born September 19th, 1911. William was born in Cornwall, England. His first home as a child was next to a grave yard -
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William Golding's Life
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William Golding's First Published Book
William Golding made his first published piece. It was a book called "Poems" which included a lot of interesting poetry works. It was widely overlooked by critics. -
William Golding's Teachings
In 1935, William Golding began teaching english and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury. He taught a group of boys that inspired him to create "The Lord of the Flies. -
William Golding in The war
William golding was also a liuetenant in WWII. He faught in a few battles. After the war he went back to his teachings. -
Lord of the Flies
William Golding (after 21 failed tries) published his most famous of books "Lord of the Flies". -
Lord of the Flies First Film Adaption
Peter Brook made a film adaption of Golding's "Lord of the Flies" in the year of 1963. The movie was a success it has rave reviews. -
Nobel Peace Prize
Two decades after the film adaption made for Golding's critically acclaimed "Lord of the Flies" ; Williamm Golding recieved his first Nobel prize for literature. He was 73 years old. -
Knighting By Queen Elizabeth II
In the year of 1988 William Golding was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. William was very proud for recieving the knightinghood. The Queen was impressed by his work. -
The Death Of William Golding
William Golding passed away due to a heart attack on June 19, 1993. He is succededby his two children David and Judith. He also had a completed Manuscript produced shortly after his death.
