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Birth
William Golding was born on September 19, 1911, in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. -
Tried to write a novel
When William was just 12 years old, he attempted, unsuccessfully, to write a novel. -
Plublished his first work
In 1934, a year before he graduated, William published his first work, a book of poetry aptly entitled Poems -
Started teaching
In 1935 Golding took a position teaching English and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury. -
Joined the Royal Navy
in 1940 Golding temporarily abandoned the profession to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War II. -
Back to writting
In 1945, after World War II had ended, Golding went back to teaching and writing. -
Lord of the Flies
In 1954, after 21 rejections, Golding published his first and most acclaimed novel, Lord of the Flies. -
Retired from teaching
In 1963 William Golding retired from teaching. -
Nobel Peace Prize
At the age of 73, Golding was awarded the 1983 Nobel Prize for Literature -
Honorary Doctor of Letters
Oxford awarded Gollding the degree of Honorary Doctor of Letters in June 1983 -
Double Tounge
After Golding passed away, his completed manuscript for The Double Tongue was published posthumously -
Death
On June 19, 1993, Golding died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall.
