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William Golding was born
He was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. He was raised next door to a graveyard with his mother who fought for women’s right to vote and his father who worked as a schoolmaster. -
William's Early Schooling
When he was 12 years old, he tried to write a novel. He was a frusterated child and so he found relase in bullying other kids. Later in life, he even described his childhood self as a brat. -
William's College
After primary school he went to Brasenose College at Oxford University. His father wanted him to become a scientist, but William studied English literature. In 1934, a year before h graduated, he published his first book of poetry but it was largely overlooked by critics. -
After College
He eventually decidided to follow in his father’s footsteps. He took a position teaching English and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury. Golding’s experience teaching problem young boys would be inspiration for "Lord of the Flies." -
Joins Royal Navy
Temporarily, he abandoned the profession of teaching to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War II. -
Leaves Navy
Just like when he was teaching, Golding’s participation in the war led to material for his work. After World War II had ended, he went back to teaching and writing -
'Lord of the Flies' Relaese
After 21 rejections, the book is finally published which is his first and most acclaimed novel, Lord of the Flies. -
Movie Adaption of the Book
Peter Brook made a film adaptation of the critically acclaimed novel -
Nobel Prize Winner
At the age of 73, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. -
Knighting
Knighted by England’s Queen Elizabeth II. -
Death of William
He died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall. He was found by his wife and their two children, After he died, his completed manuscript for The Double Tongue was published. -
New Movie Adaption
New film version of the book was realsed bringing the attention of a new generation
