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Wrote his first novel
When William was just 12 years old, he attempted, unsuccessfully, to write a novel. This was an oulet for his atmosphere with bullying peers. -
Attended Brasenose College at Oxford University.
His father hoped he would become a scientist, but William opted to study English literature instead. -
Published first book
William published his first work, a book of poetry aptly entitled Poems. The collection was largely overlooked by critics. -
Teaching position
Golding took a position teaching English and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury.His experience teaching later served as an inspiration for his novel Lord of the Flies. -
Joined Navy
Golding temporarily abandoned the profession to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War II. -
Published first acclaimed novel
After 21 rejections, Golding published his first and most acclaimed novel, Lord of the Flies. The novel told the gripping story of a group of adolescent boys stranded on a deserted island after a plane wreck. -
Awarded nobel prize
Peter Brook made a film adaptation of the critically acclaimed novel. Two decades later, at the age of 73, Golding was awarded the 1983 Nobel Prize for Literature. In 1988 he was knighted by England’s Queen Elizabeth II. -
Death
,Golding died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall.After Golding passed away, his completed manuscript for The Double Tongue was published posthumously.
