Lord of the flies book

William Golding Timeline

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  • Golding is born

    William Golding is born on september 19, 191l in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England.

  • Attempts First Novel

    At the age of twelve, William attempted to write his first Novel. He was unsuccessful and out of frustration he began to bully his peers. His grown up self described his child self as "a brat."

  • Goes to College

    William went to Brasenose College to study English Literature. Although his father hoped he would study science instead, but it was not to be.

  • Writes first Book

    William Golding tries to get his first book, "Poems" published, but he was unsuccessful. Publicize didn't really like his book.

  • Teaching English

    Starts teaching English and Philosophy at Wordsworth's school in Salisbury.

  • Serves in the Royal Navy

    Golding joins the Royal Navy to fight in World War II. And for five years he fought with the Navy defending against submarines, ships, etc.

  • Publishes "The Lord of the Flies"

    After 21 rejections, Golding managed to have "The Lord of the Flies" published. We all know how that book went. Critics loved the book.

  • Movie is Made

    Peter Brook makes a movie based on Golding's "Lord of the Flies."

  • Awarded Nobel Prize for Literature

    At the age of 73 Golding is awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, for all of his works

  • Golding is Knighted

    Golding is knighted by her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the II.

  • Golding's Death

    Golding died June 19, 1993 from a sudden heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall.