William Golding Timeline By TheTrashCann Sep 19, 1911 william golding was born on september 19, 1911. he was born in Newquay, United Kingdom Period: Sep 19, 1911 to Jun 19, 1993 LOTF Jan 1, 1934 a year before he graduated, William published his first work, a book of poetry titled Poems. Jan 1, 1935 in 1935 he started teaching English and philosophy in Salisbury. this was the begining of his teaching career. Jan 1, 1940 In 1940 he temporarily left teaching to join the Royal Navy. Jan 1, 1945 after World War II had ended. Golding went back to teaching and writing. Jan 1, 1954 after 21 rejections, Golding published his first and most acclaimed novel, Lord of the Flies. Jan 1, 1963 lord of the flies was filmed. It earned $250,000 Jan 1, 1983 Lord of the Flies was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. Lord of the flies now has a nobel prize sticker on the cover. Jan 1, 1988 he was knighted by England’s Queen Elizabeth II. thats not really it happening but i couldnt find an actual picture of it. Jun 19, 1993 On june 19, 1993 william golding died. In Perranarworthal, United Kingdom due to Congestive heart failure.
