William Goulding's Eternal Odyssey

By Layshapayssha

  • BIrth

    William was born in Saint Columb Minor
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    Lifespan

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  • First book pulblished

    His first book was entitled poems

  • Teaching position

    Golding took a position teaching English and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury. The boys he taught served as inspiration for Lord of the flies

  • Left for navy

    Golding temporarily abandoned the profession to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War II.

  • Teacher Again

    Returned to teaching after the war

  • Published Lord of the Flies

    After 21 rejections the book was finally published.

  • Movie

    Peter Brook created a movie based on his book Lord of the Flies

  • Nobel Prize

    Goulding recieved a nobel prize for his book

  • Knighted

    Wiliam was knighted by Queen Elizabeth the second

  • New Movie

    New movie created based on Lord of the Flies

  • Death

    William suffered a heart attack and died