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Born
William Gerald Golding was born September 19, 1911 in Cornwall, England. -
Schooling
Golding started going to Brasenose College in Oxford in 1930. He spent 2 years studying science. -
Golding starts his Career as a writer
Golding started his career as a writer in 1935, he was also an actor, and a producer. But he only had a small theater in a bad part of London. -
Began Teaching
In 1939, Golding began teaching English and philosophy in Salisbury at Bishop Woodworth's School. With the exception of the 5 years he spent in the Navy, he remained teaching until 1961. -
Military Service
Golding served in the Royal Navy for 5 years, during the heat of WWII. The atrocities and horror he saw terrified him. He couldn't believe the amount of savagery that the human race was capable of. -
Lord of the Flies published.
Lord of the Flies was published in 1954. The book is an examination of the duality of savagery and civilization in humanity. -
Golding Passes Away
William Gerald Golding passed away on June 19, 1993 in Cornwall, England.