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William Golding is born
William Golding was born on September 19, 1911 to Mildred and Alex Golding. His dad was a schoolmaster and his mom was a suffragette. He attended school at the school his father worked for. -
First Novel
When he was 12, William Golding attempted to write his first novel. The exact date is unknown. He was unssuccesful in writing his first novel and was a very sadistic child. -
Attends College
William Golding attends Oxford Univeristy and begins to study science for two years. However, he switched to literature during his third year there. -
First Published Work
In 1934, Willaim Golding published his first book of poetry etitled "Poetry", it was widely overlooked. -
School Teacher
In 1935, Willaim Golding became a teacher just like his dad. It was here that he got inspiration to write Lord of the Flies. He taught at Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury. -
Joins the navy
In 1940, he joined the navy. He spent the next six years on a boat.He began to understand the "evils of mankind" -
Lord of the Flies is Published
In 1954 William Golding published Lord of the Flies, after 21 rejections. The book is his most critically acclaimed novel. It examines human nature and the fight between good and evil.