William Golding

  • william golding was born

  • tried to write his own book at the age of 12.

  • published his first work, a book of poetry

  • he started teaching English and philosophy in Salisbury

  • quit teaching to join the royal navy.

  • went back to teaching and writing

  • published his first novel "lord of the flies".

  • awarded the Nobel prize for literature

  • knighted by queen elizabeth the second

  • passed away in england