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Birth
William Golding was born in Cornwall, England -
Begins Writing
Golding attempted to write his first novel at twelve years old, but was unsuccessful. -
Publishes His First Work
A year before he graduated, he created a book of poems he entitled, POEMS -
Starts Teaching
Golding took a teaching position at Bishop Woodworth's School in Salisbury, England where he taught English and Philosophy. -
Golding Gets Married
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Abandons His Job to Fight in WWII
He suddenly leaves his job and joined the British war effort against the German Nazis. -
Returns to Teaching
After the war ended he returned to his job as a teacher -
Releases 'Lord of the Flies'
After being rejected twenty-one times, Golding was finally approved to publish 'Lord of the Flies' -
'Lord of the Flies' is Turned into a Film
Peter Brook created a film adaptation of Golding's novel -
Golding Wins a Nobel Prize in Literature
At the age of 73, Golding won a Nobel Prize in Literature for his novel, 'Lord of the Flies' -
Another Film Adaptation is created
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Death
William Golding died of a heart attack