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Birth
Golding was born on this day, in a town named Cornwall, in England. He was born in Saint Columb Minor. Golding was raised with his mother, Mildred, a serious suffragist; and his father, Alex, a schoolmaster. (biography.com) -
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Education
Golding went to primary school at Marlborough Grammar School; the school his father ran. Inspired to write at the inexperienced age of 12, Golding failed his first attempt at writing a novel. His trouble with writing led him to become a bully, yet he successfully was admitted into Brasenose College at Oxford University. Against his father's wishes, Golding began to study literature, and created a collection of his own poetry (biography.com). -
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First Career
Golding first began his career in settlement houses and the theater. With persuasion from his father, Golding established his career in teaching English and philosophy at the Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury. His experience with young children later became his inspiration for what is now a world renowned novel (biography.com). -
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Navy Seal
Just five years after his teaching career began, Golding left for a short time to enlist in the Royal Navy. While fighting in World War II, Golding spent several years on boat, as well as many battleships and submarines. Serving war time lead Golding to realize how evil mankind could be, and this philosophy is what lead to the creation of his later novel (cliffnotes.com). -
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First Novel
Golding published his first novel in 1954, titled "Lord of the Flies." In this enticing novel Golding expressed his views on the savagery he believes is inside of everyone. Twenty-nine years after publication, he became a renowned author due to receiving the Nobel Prize for Literature on his very first novel (biography.com) -
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Death
In 1993 an unfortunate event took place: William Golding suffered a heart attack, and later passed away. His last day was spent in Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England, with his wife and two children. He left a legacy of captivating novels, plays, poetry, and short stories(biography.com)