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Golding's Birth
William Golding was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. -
Golding's childhood novel
Golding attempted to write his first novel at the age of 12, only to fail. He was very frustrated so he began to bully other students. He even went as far as saying he enjoyed to hurt people. -
First teaching job
Golding went to college to pursue his love for literature, despite his father's wishes. Golding took a position teaching English and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury. He went on to teach for 5 years here. -
Golding's marriage
Golding married Ann Brookfield and she supported and loved him with his writings. They married and had two children. -
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Golding's time in the royal navy
Golding left his job to join the Royal Navy in World War II. While he was here he learned to enjoy sailing and the sea. He earned the rank of lieutenant while in the army. He returned to his job after the war ended -
Lord of the Flies
After 21 rejections, Golding finally had his first novel, Lord of the Flies, published. Riddled with symbolism, it set the tone for how Golding's works would be written. Since its publication, the novel has been widely regarded as a classic, worthy of in-depth analysis and discussion in classrooms around the world. -
Movie adaptation
Peter Brook made a film adaptation of the critically acclaimed novel. It was right after Golding retired and he loved the book to come to life in this movie. -
Nobel prize
Decades after he wrote his book, Golding was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. It meant so much to him. He finally got what he deserved. -
Knightship
Golding was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in England. He was overcome with joy and love. -
Golding's death
Golding died of a heart attack in Cornwall. His completed manuscript for The Double Tongue was published posthumously.