William Golding

Date of birth

Sep 19, 1911

William Golding was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, New England. He was raised in a 14th century house beside a graveyard. (biography.com)

Unsuccessful Novel Attempt

Jan 1, 1923

At 12 years old he made his first attempt to make a novel and it was unsuccessful. Prone to being frustrated often, he was found bullying his peers. (biography.com)

Published "Poems"

Jan 1, 1934

One year before graduating, Golding published "Poems". This book was a collection of poetry and it was overlooked by critics. (biography.com)

Graduated

Jan 1, 1935

Golding graduated with a degree in English. However, before that, Golding studied science. (notablebiographies.com)

Joins British Royal Navy

Jan 1, 1940

Golding's teaching career gets interrupted during WWII. He commanded a rocket launching craft. (notablebiographies.com)

Returns to his Teaching Career

Jan 1, 1945

Golding returned to Bishop Wordsworth in 1945. He began to take his writing career much further after being out at sea (notablebiographies.com)

Lord of the Flies Published

Jan 1, 1954

Golding's work was rejected by 21 publishers before publishing. The book describes humanity's inner savagery. (cliffsnotes.com)

Teaching Career Ended

Jan 1, 1961

Golding left Bishop Wordsworth in 1961. After that, he decided to be a full time writer. (cliffsnotes.com)

Received Nobel Prize For Literature

Jan 1, 1983

Golding's greatest achievement was receiving the Nobel Prize for literature. (cliffsnotes.com)

William Golding Knighted

Jan 1, 1988

Golding received the honorary designation commander of the British Empire. He was knighted 1988.

Death

Jun 19, 1993

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