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William Golding

By Cescelie

  • Date of birth

    He was born in Cornwall England on September 19. He was raised in a 14th-century home next door to a graveyard.

  • Began attending Brasenose college at Oxford

    William started out studying science. He only studied science for 2 years before switching to the literature program.

  • Published poems

    This was essentially his first work. unfortunately, it was overlooked by critics.

  • started teaching english and philosophy

    Taught at Bishop Wordsworth school in Salisbury. Teaching these younger men will inspire the "Lord Of The Flies".

  • graduated from Oxford

    He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English, and a Diploma in Education. he then moved on to be a writer, actor, and producer with a small theatre.

  • married

    He married Ann Brookfield at their house near Falmouth Cornwall. After his marriage he continued his writing.

  • joined the royal navy (temporarily left teaching)

    he temporarily left teaching for the Navy. he fought in World War 11.

  • Published first novel (Lord Of The Flies)

    He first had been rejected 21 times. Lord Of The Flies is his most acclaimed novel.

  • Awarded the nobel prize for literature

    William was 73 at the time. 2 decades before his award he retired from teaching.

  • Date of Death

    William died of a heart attack. He died in Perranarworthal, Cornwall.