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William Golding

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  • William Goldings Birth

    William Goldings Birth
    Was born in Newquay, United Kingdome. September 19, 1911.

  • Collage

    Collage
    Golding began attending Brasenose College at Oxford in 1930 and spent two years studying science, but then switched to the literature program.

  • William Golding publishes his first novel

    William Golding publishes his first novel
    William Golding published his first novel in 1934. The novel was named "Poems". The collection was overlooked by many critics.

  • Graduates College

    Graduates College
    In 1935, Golding graduated from Oxford. He got a Bachelor of Arts in English and a diploma in education.

  • Golding Joins The War

    Golding Joins The War
    Golding abandoned his writing to join the Royal Navy. He fought in WW II.

  • Golding goes back to teaching and writing

    Golding goes back to teaching and writing
    After the war Golding came back home to go back to teaching and writing.

  • Golding publishes Lord of The Flies

    Golding publishes Lord of The Flies
    Golding, after being rejected 21 times, published his most acclaimed book. He published the book, Lord of The Flies.

  • Nobel Peace Prize

    Nobel Peace Prize
    At the age of 73, Golding won a Nobel Peace Prize.

  • Knighted by the Queen

    Knighted by the Queen
    In 1988, Golding was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.

  • William Goldings Death

    William Goldings Death
    Died, June 19, 1993, Tullimaar House, Perranarworthal, United Kingdom.