William Golding By L Daniel Sep 19, 1911 Born in Cornwall, England 1923 Unsuccessful attempt to write first novel at age 12 Period: 1930 to 1932 Began attending college studying science 1933 Switched to studying literature 1935 Graduated from college with BA in English Period: 1935 to 1939 Worked several small jobs in a theater 1939 Began teaching at Bishop Wordsworth's School Period: 1940 to 1945 Joined the Royal Army and fought in World War II 1954 Published "Lord of the Flies" Period: 1955 to 1989 Published several more novels 1961 Left teaching to pursue writing full-time Jun 19, 1993 Died in Cornwall, his place of birth