William Golding's Life

Birth of William Golding

Sep 9, 1911

William Golding was born on Spetember 9th 1911. He was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England.

William Golding

Period: Sep 9, 1911 to Jun 19, 1993

College

Oct 1, 1934

William Golding publishes his first work titled "Poems". This was widely over looked by critics.

Golding Starts Teaching

Jan 1, 1935

In 1935 Golding takes up his first teaching job and his experience later serves as an inspiration for the boys in Lord of The Flies

Golding Gets Married

Sep 30, 1939

Golding married Anne Brookefield

Golding joins the Royal Army

Jan 7, 1940

Golding leaves his teaching post to help fight WW2.

Golding Returns From War

Sep 2, 1945

After WW2 Golding returns to his teaching job.

Golding Publishes Lord Of The Flies

Sep 17, 1954

Golding after 21 rejections finally gets his novel Lord of the Flies published.

Golding Wins A Nobel Prize

Dec 10, 1983

Golding wins a Nobel Prize for his book Lord of the Flies

Death of William Golding

Jun 19, 1993

William Golding died June 19th 1993. He died in Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England.