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William Golding was born on September 19, 1911. He was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England.
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William Golding published his first book in 1934 after studying literature at Oxford University. His book was called Poems.
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William golding began teaching in 1935. He taught at English and Philosphy at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury.
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William left teaching and joined the Royal Navy in 1945. He helped in the sinking of the BIsmarck.
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William Golding publishes the Lord of the Flies in 1954. His book was rejected 21 times.
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William Golding retired from teaching in 1963. Peter Brook made a film adaptation of his book.
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William Golding died of a heart attack in 1993. After he died his completed manuscript for The Double Tongue was published.
