William Golding

BORN

Sep 19, 1911

William Golding was born

First novel

Nov 11, 1923

When William was just 12 years old, he attempted, unsuccessfully, to write a novel. A frustrated child, he found an outlet in bullying his peers

First book to be published

Mar 29, 1934

In 1934, a year before he graduated, William published his first work

Poem

Jan 1, 1935

Goldings first poem is published

Teaching

Sep 11, 1935

In 1935 Golding took a position teaching English and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury.

War

Oct 10, 1940

Golding temporarily abandoned the profession to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War II.

After war

Jul 22, 1945

After World War II had ended, Golding went back to teaching and writing.

DEATH

Jun 19, 1993

William Golding Died