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Goldings Birth
William Golding was born on September 19th 1911 in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. -
At 12 years old, he attempted, to write a novel
When William was just 12 years old, he attempted, unsuccessfully, to write a novel. He started bullying people at 12 becuase of his frustration. Golding even described his childhood by saying "I enjoyed hurting people". -
Attended Brasenose College at Oxford in 1930
Golding attended Brasenose College at Oxford in 1930 and studied science for 2 years. In his third year, however, he switched to the literature program, following his true interests. -
William published his first work, a book of poetry called Poems
A year before he graduated, William published his first work, a book of poetry aptly entitled Poems -
Golding graduated from Oxford with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a diploma in education in 1935
In 1935, he graduated from Oxford with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a diploma in education. -
Golding took up a position teaching English and Phlosophy
In 1935 Golding took a position teaching English and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury. -
Golding joined the Royal Navy
Golding gave up his position of teaching in 1940 to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War II. Golding was involved in events such as the sinking of the Brismark and The invasion of Normany on D-Day -
In 1945, Golding went back to teaching and writing
In 1945, after World War II had ended, Golding went back to teaching and writing -
Golding published Lord of the Flies in 1954
In 1954, after 21 rejections, Golding published his first and most acclaimed novel, Lord of the Flies. -
Film adaptation was made of Lord of the Flies
In 1963, the year after Golding retired from teaching, Peter Brook made a film adaptation of the critically acclaimed novel -
Golding was awarded the 1983 Nobel Prize for Literature
Golding was awarded the 1983 Nobel Prize for Literature -
In 1988 he was knighted by England’s Queen Elizabeth II.
In 1988 he was knighted by England’s Queen Elizabeth II. -
William Goldings Death
On June 19, 1993, Golding died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall. He was survived by his wife and their two children, David and Judith.
