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Born in Cornwall
His mother was a member of the suffragette movement. His father was a school teacher and a rationalist. -
Began attending Brasenose College at Oxford
in 1930 and spent two years studying science, however, later switched to literature. This began his poetic career. -
Graduated from Oxford
wth a Bachelor and Arts and English, and a diploma in education. This sparked his professional career. -
Began teaching English and philosophy
He aspired to pass his information on to others. He did this by teaching. -
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Spent six years afloat with the Royal Navy
He had to halt his studies and writing for a few years to fight in World War II. He got right back to work afterward though. -
Published Lord of the Flies
This would go on to be a tremendously successful book. It would have profound impacts on society. -
Quit teaching to become a full time writer
Writing quickly became a full time passion. He would write many more books after writing full time. -
Death in Cornwall
He passed in nearly the same place he was born. He had made an impact everywhere and won a Nobel Prize.