Life of William Golding By ariefarmer Sep 1, 1911 Birth William was born in 1911 1935 Book Published poems 1940 Joined The Royal Navy and was at sea for 6 years 1954 Published his first novel Lord of the flies 1962 Ready to leave retirement 1963 Actor First Movie 1983 Noble Prize first award 1988 Knight he became a Knight 1990 Renewal His renewal started 1993 Death passed away