William Golding

By Lauren19990
  • Birth

    Birth

    William Golding was born in Cornwall, England
  • First novel

    First novel

    Golding attempted to write his first novel at the age of 12. This novel was unsuccessful.
  • First successful book

    First successful book

    Golding published his first book. It was a people book.
  • Period: to

    Graduated

    He graduated college. Right away we started teaching English and philosophy.
  • Royal Navy

    Royal Navy

    William took a leave of absence and joined the Royal Navy.
  • Period: to

    In the Royal Navy

    William fought in battleships and fended off submarines and planes. Hew as even placed in command of a rocket-launching craft
  • The war ended

    The war ended

  • His first novel

    His first novel

    Golding published his first novel, Ford of the Flies
  • Retired

    Retired

    William Golding retired from teaching and a film was made over Lord of the Flies
  • Nobel prize

    Nobel prize

    Golding was awarded the Nobel prize of literature
  • Knighted

    Knighted

    Golding was knighted by queen Elizabeth I I
  • Died

    Died

    William Golding died