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William Golding was born in Cornwall, England. Golding grew up with his mom and dad. HIs mom was an active suffragette; she fought for womens rights to vote. Golding's dad was a school master.
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When Golding was only 12 he attemted to write a novel. He might have been unsucessful then. but he was not discouraged.
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Golding's dad had high hopes for his son to become a scientist. He opted to study Engligh LIterature instead.
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Golding took a job as a English and Philosophy teacher. he taught at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury. he got is idea for Lord of the Flies.
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Golding left his beloved teaching job to join the war. He spent about the next six years on a boat.
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In 1945 the war ended. Golding returned to writing and teaching.
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Golding got published for the first time. His first book published was Lord of the Flies
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People thought Golding's works were a good representation of the world today.
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Golding passed away. His death at the age of 81 was caused by heart attack.
