William Golding

By Zac_LeForge

  • Birth

    Born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. He was an only child. English 10, Zac LeForge

  • Attempting a Novel

    Attempted writing a novel when he was twelve. This was an unsuccessful attempt. English 10, Zac LeForge

  • First Work Published

    His first published work was a book of poetry that was called "Poems." This was extremely ignored by people. English 10, Zac LeForge

  • Started Teaching

    In 1935 he started teaching english and philosophy in Salisbury. He taught at Bishop Woodworth's school in Salisbury. English 10, Zac LeForge

  • Left Teaching

    Left teaching to join the royal navy. He was there until the war ended. English 10, Zac LeForge

  • War Ended

    When the war ended, Golding left the royal navy and went back to teaching. English 10, Zac LeForge

  • Lord of The Flies

    Lord of The Flies was his first book. It was published in 1954. It was finally published after 21 rejections. English 10, Zac LeForge

  • Nobel Prize

    He was awarded the Nobel Prize. He was awarded this for literature. English 10, Zac LeForge

  • Death

    Golding died of a heart attcak at the age of 82. He died in Perranarworthal, Cornwall. English 10, Zac LeForge