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Birth
William Golding was born in St. Columb Minor, Cornwall, England -
Early Life
When Golding was 12 years old, he tried to write his first novel but was unsuccessful. In this failed attempt, Golding went on to bully his peers. -
Graduation
A year before he graduated, William puvlished his first work, a book of poetry called Poems. -
Writer
William was an actor for a few years leading up to 1936. He was a great writer. -
Producer
He was a producer in a small theater in an unfashionable part of London. He considered theater his strongest literary influence. -
Navy
Although he was passionate about teaching, Golding temporarily abandoned the profession to join the royal navy and fight in World War ll. -
WWll
After world War ll had ended, Golding went back to teaching and writing. -
Published Lord Of The Flies
After 21 rejecrions, Golding finally published Lord Of the Flies.This was Golding's first and acclaimed novel. This set the tone for Golding's future work. -
Nobel Prize of Literature
In 1983, Golding was awarded the Nobel Prize of Literature. At this time, Golding was 73 years old. -
Meeting The Queen
In 1988, Golding was knighted by England's Queen Elizabeth II. -
Movie is Made
In 1990, a movie was made for Lord of The Flies. This movie brought attention to the book of a new generation of readers. -
Death
William Golding died in Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England. He spent the last few years of his life living quietly with his wife Ann and continued to write. He died of a heart attack.