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William Golding was born September 19, 1911 in Saint Columb Minor. It is a small town located near Cornwall, England.
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Golding published his first work just before graduating college at Brasenose College at Oxford University. His father wanted him to become a scientist, but he took the literature route instead, publishing his first book titled 'Poems'.
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In 1935, Golding decided to follow his father's footsteps and become a teacher. He taught English and Philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury. His experience with unruly young boys lead to the writing of his book 'Lord of the Flies'.
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In 1940, Golding temporarily abandoned teaching to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War II.
In 1945, after World War II had ended, Golding went back to teaching and writing. -
In 1954, after 21 rejections, Golding published his first and most acclaimed novel, Lord of the Flies. This novel tell the story of a group of young boys stranded on a desert island, who turn against each other in the face of an imaginary enemy. This novel is still studied in classes today.
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Golding was awarded the 1983 Nobel Prize of Literature for his novel 'Lord of the Flies'.
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Golding died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall. After Golding died, his completed manuscript for 'The Double Tongue' was published posthumously.
