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William Golding Was Born
He was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. His mother fought for women's rights to vote. -
Published First Work
It was a book of poetry which he named "Poems". It was largely overlooked by critics. -
Graduated from Oxford
He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a diploma in education. -
Began Teaching at Bishop Wirdworth's School
He was an actor, a writer, and a producer. He then started teaching English and Philosophy. -
Married Ann Brookfield
He had two children with her. There names were David and Judith. -
Joined Royal Navy in WWII
He spent the next six years on a boat. He fought battleships at the sinking of Bismarck. -
Lord of the Flies Published
It had been rejected by 21 publishers before it was published. The novel told the gripping story of a group of adolescent boys stranded on a deserted island after a plane wreck. -
Film was Released
In 1990 a new film version of the Lord of the Flies was released, bringing the book to the attention of a new generation of readers. Peter Brook made a film adaptation of the critically acclaimed novel in 1963. -
William Golding Died
On June 19, 1993, Golding died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall. After Golding passed away, his completed manuscript for The Double Tongue was published.
