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Born
William Golding is born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. -
Early Education
William received an early education at the school that his father ran. -
Childhood
William tries to write his first book at 12 years old and fails. After that he became a bully and enjoyed hurting others. -
College
William attends Brasenose College to study english, even though his father wanted him to study science. He publishes a book of poems called "Poems" -
Teaching
After college, William worked in settlement houses and theaters for a while. He took a teaching position to teach English and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury. William's experience teaching these boys was a part of inspiration for later in his life. -
Marriage
He married Ann Brookfield and had two children. -
Royal Navy
Was on a boat for around 6 years, then returned to teaching when World War II ended. His Navy experiences were also an influence that will return later in his life. -
Lord of the Flies
After 21 rejections, Golding published his first novel, Lord of the Flies. The novel is considered a classic. -
Film
A film adaptation was made to match the story of Lord of the Flies. -
Nobel Prize
He got a Nobel Prize in literature. -
Knighted
He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II of England. -
New Film
Another film was made of the Lord of the Flies to attract a new audience. -
Death
He died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall.
