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The Birth Of the Author
William Goulding was born on September 19 1911, in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall England. Mildred, his mother, was an activist trying to get women to vote. Alex, his father was a school master. -
Growing up Rude
As he grew older, Golding began to write novels. He became frustrated because they were not successful. He ended up bullying his peers and becoming a bratty child. -
Growing Up and Making Masterpieces
As he grew up, Golding attended Brasenose College in Oxford university. There, he continued creating stories and poetry. His father wanted him to be scientist but Golding was un interested. -
Poems
Before graduating college, Golding created a book of poems. It was overlooked by critics. -
Inspired by the Boys.
After attending college, he became inspired by young boys that acted out of control. Which is what sparked the idea of the lord of the flies. -
Navy Boy.
Golding made up his mind to serve in the navy and fight in World War 2. He temorarily took a break from literature. -
Ending
The War ended and Golding went back to working on literature. -
Trying to make ends Meet.
After being rejected 21 times, Golding was able to make lord of the flies possible. -
Sliver Screen
The Lord of the Flies was made in to a film. Golding got awarded for his hard work. -
The Queen
Golding was knighted by the queen of England. -
Til the end
Golding passed away but his legacy has lived on.
