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William Golding's Birth
William was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. William grew up in a 14th century home. He was a frusterated child due to events like writing a failed novel. William found relief in bullying his peers. (Biography.com Editors. "William Golding." Biography.com. A&E Networks Television, 23 May 2016. Web. 11 Jan. 2017.) -
William Becomes a Teacher
William decided to become a teacher like his father in 1935. Golding taught English and Philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth's School. Some of his students inspired his novel "Lord of The Flies". (Biography.com Editors. "William Golding." Biography.com. A&E Networks Television, 23 May 2016. Web. 11 Jan. 2017.) -
William Goes to War
In 1940, Golding left his teaching job to join the Royal Navy. Golding spent six years on a boat. He realized what man are capable of and how evil they truly are. (Biography.com Editors. "William Golding." Biography.com. A&E Networks Television, 23 May 2016. Web. 11 Jan. 2017.) -
Lord Of The Flies
William Golding published his first novel, The Lord of the Flies. The novel was rejected 21 times. The novel gave a clear image of man's struggle between good and evil. (Biography.com Editors. "William Golding." Biography.com. A&E Networks Television, 23 May 2016. Web. 11 Jan. 2017.) -
William Golding's Death
On June 19, 1993 William Golding died on a heart attack. Golding died in Perranarworthal, Cornwall. After Golding's death, the manuscript for "The Double Tongue" was published. (Biography.com Editors. "William Golding." Biography.com. A&E Networks Television, 23 May 2016. Web. 11 Jan. 2017.)
