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William Golding

  • Born

    Born
    William Golding was born in Cornwall England on September 19th of 1911.
  • Collage

    Collage
    William Golding went to Brasenose Collage in Oxford. He studied science for two years.
  • Poems

    In 1934 before he graduated he published his first work, a book of poetry. His book was largely overlooked by critics.
  • Graduated

    Graduated
    After William Golding graduated in 1935 from Brasenose Collage
  • Teaching

    Golding taught English and Philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury.
  • Navy

    Navy
    In the year 1940 Golding took a break from teaching and joined the Royal Navy and he fought in World War II.
  • Lord of the Flies

    Lord of the Flies
    After 21 rejections William Golding published Lord of the Flies in 1954.
  • Lord of the Flies Movie

    Lord of the Flies Movie
    Lord of the Flies movie came out by Peter Brook.
  • Death

    Death
    William Golding died in Perranarworthal, Cornwall on June 19, 1993