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Birth
Golding was born in England. His mother was a strong supporter of the British suffragette, and his father was a school teacher. -
First Novel
At the age of 12, Golding wrote is first novel. It was his escape from being bullied by other children. -
Published his First Book
Golding published his fist book. It was a poetry book titled "Poems". -
First Teaching Job
Golding became an english and philosophy teacher. He worked at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury. -
College Graduation
Golding graduated college. He graduated from Oxford with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a diploma in education. -
Joined the Navy
Although Golding loved his job, he abandoned it. Then he joined the Navy to fight in WW1. -
Returned to Teaching
Golding returned to teaching. He also began writing again. -
Lord of the Flies
Golding published Lord of the Flies. -
Noble Prize
Golding won the Noble Prize for Literature. -
Death
Golding died of a heart attack in Cornwall.
