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Date of Birth
He was born in Cornwall England on September 19. He was raised in a 14th century home next door to a graveyard. -
Began attending Brasenose College at Oxford
William started out studying science. He only studied for 2 years before switching to the literature program. -
Published Poems
This was essentially his first work, unfortuntely. It was overlooked by critics. -
1935
He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English, and Diploma in education, he then moved on to be a actor, writer and producer with a small theatre. -
Started teaching english and philosophy
Taught at Bishop Wordsmith school in Salisbury. Teaching these younger men will inspire the "Lord Of The Flies" -
Married
He married Ann Brookfield at their house near Falmouth Cornwall. After his marriage he continued his writing. -
Married
He married Ann Brookfield at their house near Falmouth Cornwall. After his marriage he continued his writing. -
1940
He temporarily left teaching for the Navy, he fought in World War 11. -
Published first novel (Lord Of The Flies)
He first had been rejected 21 times. Lord Of The Flies is his most acclaimed novel. -
Awarded the novel prize of literature
william was 73 at the time. 2 decades before his award he retired from teaching. -
Date of Death
William died of a heart attack. He died in Perranaworthal cornwall