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William was born on September 19,1911 in Saint Columb, Cornwall, England. He was raised in the 14th century.
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Just a year before graduating college, William published his first work. A book of poetry tilted poems.
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After college Golding decided to follow in his fathers footstep's and he took his first teaching job. Goldings experience teaching young boys would later be inspiration for his famous novel.
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Golding was married in 1939. He married Ann Brookfield and had two kids.
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In 1940 Golding joined the navy and fought in WW2. He discovered his love for sailing at sea. In 1945, Golding went back to teaching.
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In 1954, Golding published his novel after 21 rejections. This novel is his most acclaimed, titled 'Lord of the Flies'. The book set the tone for his future works. The novel had been claimed as a classic and in depth analysis discussion in the classroom.
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In 1963, Golding retired from teaching and Peter Brook made a film adaptation to the novel.
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At the age of 73, Golding was presented with the Nobel Piece Prize for Literature.
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Golding spent the last few years life quietly with his wife. They continued to live in Cornwall where he was born. He still wanted to toil with his writing while he could.
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In 1990, A new film version was made, bringing new attention to the book with a new audience.
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On June 19,1993, Golding died of heart attack. After he died, his completed manuscript was published.' The double Tongue ' was published posthumously.