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William Golding was born September 19, 1911
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College
He came to Brasenose in 1930 and started by reading for a science degree, but changed course after two years -
Unsuccessfully Novel
In 1934, a year before he graduated, William published his first work, a book of poetry aptly entitled Poems. -
Teacher
In 1935 Golding took position teaching English and Philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury. -
Married
Golding got married in 1939 and had 2 children. -
Royal Navy
In 1940 he left teaching to join the Royal Navy. Joined Navy for 6 years. -
Published
William published his first novel, Lord of the Flies -
Nobel Price
British novelist William Golding wrote the critically acclaimed classic 'Lord of the Flies,' and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in -
Knighted
Golding was knighted in 1988. He was a fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. -
Died
On June 19, 1993, he died