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Born
Goulding is born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. He was raised in 14th century house by his mother and father. -
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Lifespan
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First Publish
Goulding published his first work; a book of poems entitled 'Poems'. The collection, however, was never noticed by critics. -
Began Teaching
Took a teaching position at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury. Here he taught young boys that later inspired his novel 'Lord of the Flies'. -
Joined the Royal Navy
Golding quit teaching to join the Royal Navy and help fight in World War II. He spent seven months in New York and six years on a boat fending off submarines, battleships and planes. He soon grew to love sailing and the sea. -
Returned to Teaching
After the war had ended, Golding returned to teaching literature and writing. He used his experiences in the war to inspire both. -
Published Novel
Golding finally published his novel 'Lord of the Flies'. He was rejected by publishers 21 times before doing so. Ever since, the novel has been considered a classic. -
A Film
Peter Brook directed a film adapting Gilding's novel. He did so after Golding had retired from teaching. -
Nobel Prize
Golding won the Nobel Prize for literature. He was 73 years old at the time. -
Knighted
Golding was knighted by Queen Elizabeth the II of England. -
A New Film
A remake of the film was released. This re sparked interest in the novel throughout the younger generations. -
Death
Golding died of a heart attack. After Golding passed away, his completed manuscript for The Double Tongue was published.
