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In Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England
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He spent 2 years studying science, in deference to his father's beliefs. His third year, he switched to the literature program, following his true interests.
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It was a book of poetry aptly entitles Poems. The collection was largely overlooked by critics.
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William took a position teaching English and Philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth's School In Salisbury.
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William got married with Ann Brookfield and had two children, David and Judith.
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William temporarily abandoned the profession to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War II
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When world War II ended, Golding went back to teaching and writing.
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After 21 rejections, Golding published his first novel Lord of The Flies.
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William was awarded with a Nobel prize for Literature
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William Golding died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall