The Life of William Golding

By GordonRauch
  • William Golding was born.

    William Golding was born.

    He was born in Cornwall, England.
  • Published first book.

    Published first book.

    A year before he graduated, William published his first work, a book of poetry aptly entitled Poems.
  • Quit teaching temporarily.

    Quit teaching temporarily.

    William temporarily abandoned the profession to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War II.
  • Published Lord of the Flies.

    Published Lord of the Flies.

    He published his most acclaimed work after 21 rejections.
  • Died.

    Died.

    Golding died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall