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He was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England
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He first attempted to write his first novel at the age of 12.
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He published his first work called "Book of Poetry"
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He started teaching English and Philosophy in Salisbury.
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He married his wife, Ann Brookfield.
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He left teaching to join the navy.
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After the war ended, He went back to teaching.
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After 21 rejections, He published his first and most acclaimed novel
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He retired from teaching.
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He received the novel prize for literature.
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A film of "Lord of the Flies" was released.
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He died on June, 19 of a heart attack.
