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William Golding's Birthday
Golding was born on Septemer 19, 1911 in Saint Columb Minor, Cornhall, England. -
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Golding's Life Span
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Golding went to Marlborough Grammar School
William received his early education at the school his father ran, Marlborough Grammar School. When William was just 12 years old, he attempted, unsuccessfully, to write a novel. -
Golding went to Brasenose College, Oxford.
After primary school, William went on to attend Brasenose College at Oxford University. His father hoped he would become a scientist, but William opted to study English literature instead. In 1934, a year before he graduated, William published his first work, a book of poetry aptly entitled Poems -
Graduate.
He graduated from Oxford with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a diploma in education. -
Golding joins the Navy
In 1940 Golding temporarily abandoned the profession to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War II. -
Back To Teaching
In 1945, after World War II had ended, Golding went back to teaching and writing. -
Lord of the Flies Publication
In 1954, after 21 rejections, Golding published his first and most acclaimed novel, Lord of the Flies. -
Retirement
In 1963, the year after Golding retired from teaching Peter Brook made a film adaptation of the critically acclaimed novel. -
Nobel Prize Winner
At the age of 73, Golding was awarded the 1983 Nobel Prize for Literature -
Knighted by The Queen
In 1988 he was knighted by England’s Queen Elizabeth II. -
Lord of the Flies Film
In 1990 a new film version of the Lord of the Flies was released, bringing the book to the attention of a new generation of readers. -
Death of Golding
Golding died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall. He was survived by his wife and their two children, David and Judith.
