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The Life of William Golding

By graceseelbach
  • Date of Birth

    Date of Birth

    William Golding was born September 19, 1911, in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England.
  • Attempted to write his first novel

    Attempted to write his first novel

    The novel he wrote was unsuccessful so he got frustrated and started bullying his peers.
  • Published his first book of poetry aptly titled Poems

    Published his first book of poetry aptly titled Poems

    He published it a year before he graduated and it was largely overlooked by critics.
  • Graduated Brasenose College at Oxford University

    Graduated Brasenose College at Oxford University

    William wanted to study English literature instead, but his father wanted him to become a scientist.
  • Joined the Royal Navy

    Joined the Royal Navy

    William fought battleships at the sinking of the Bismarck and fended off submarines and planes. He was named Lieutenant.
  • After World War II he went back to writing and teaching

    After World War II he went back to writing and teaching

    Golding taught English and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury. It inspired him to write Lord of The Flies.
  • Published his first novel titled Lord of The Flies

    Published his first novel titled Lord of The Flies

    This was his most successful book about boys stranded on an island after a plane crash.
  • Date of Death

    Date of Death

    Golding died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall.