Lord of the Flies: William Golding

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  • Birth

    William Golding grew up in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England.
    He was raised by his mother in an old house while his father worked as a schoolmaster.
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    Life of William Golding

  • Began Teaching

    William Golding began teaching English and Philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury.
    The experience he had while teaching young kids would then inspire him to create Lord of the Flies.

  • Quit Job

    William Golding decided to temporarily quit his job even though he was passionate about it.
    He wanted to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War II.

  • War Ended

    World War II ended and and Golding got sent back home.
    He then went back to teaching and writing.

  • Lord of the Flies published

    Golding tried publishing his first book and got rejected 21 times.
    On his 22nd try his book, Lord of the Flies, got published.

  • Retired

    Golding retired from teaching.
    He taught for 27 years.

  • Flim of Lord of the Flies developed

    A film of Lord of the Flies was created.
    The film was produced by Peter Brook.

  • Nobel Prize for Literature

    At age 73 Golding received the Nobel Prize for Literature.
    Exactly two decades after the Lord of the Flies film was created.

  • New Lord of the Flies film

    When Golding was 75, a new version of the Lord of the Flies movie was released.

  • Death

    Golding died of a unexpected heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall.