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He was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. His father was a school master. His mother was a sufferagette.
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Golding published his first work, a book of poetry he titled Poems. It was ignored by many critics do to the sarcastic naming of it. It grew some more recognition as he grew more famous.
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He started teaching English and philosophy in Salisbury. He then went into writing and started up many of his own works.
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He graduated from Brasenose College at Oxford University. He went for his writing and teaching degrees. His father had hoped he would graduate as a scientist.
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Golding married his wife Ann Brookfield. Ann was a chemist. Not too long after they married they had two children.
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He left teaching to join the Royal Navy. He participated in world war 2, sinking Bismark and realizing what people were truly capable of doing.
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World war 2 had ended and Golding decided to go back to writing and teaching. As much as he loved sailing, writing and teaching were amongst his true passions.
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He published his first novel, Lord of the Flies. The book had been rejected 21 times by publishers. This book set the tone for all of his future works.
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Golding retired from teaching. He continued his writing career, publishing many more books and winning awards for his pieces.
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He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. Lord of the Flies was widely recognized. He was 73 at the time.
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He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in England. His knighthood affected the status of his wife and was the most formal recognition he had ever recieved.
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He died in Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England. He had a heart attack. Although he died his wife and his children managed to keep his legacy alive.
