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William Golding was born
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William Golding tried to write a novel at age 12
William made his first attempt at writing a novel. It didn't work out but may have sparked something for later in his life. -
William Golding took a job teaching english and philosophy.
In 1935 he took a job teaching at Bishop Wordsworth's school is salisbury. Some say that his experience teaching misbehaved boys gave him inspiration to write Lord of the Flies. -
William Golding Married Ann Brookfield
Ann Brookfield was an anayltic chemist. They had two children named Judith and David. -
William Golding joined the Royal Navy.
William served his time in the service during World War 2. He fought in a few battles and was never injured in battle. -
William Golding Published Lord of the Flies.
Lord of the Flies was his most popular novel. He recieved and nobel peace prize and many other awards for it. -
William Golding was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize.
He was awarded the peace prize for literature. His Lord of the Flies book was what helped him get this prize. -
William Golding was knighted by Elizabeth II.
He was knighted after serving in the royal navy. He was very pleased to be knighted. -
The film version of the Lord of the Flies novel is released.
The release of the film version helped bring attention to a new generation of readers. The director was Harry Hook it made 13.99 million in the box office. -
William Golding died
William Golding died at age 81 due to congestive heart failure.
