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william golding was born
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tried to write his own book at the age of 12.
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published his first work, a book of poetry
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he started teaching English and philosophy in Salisbury
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quit teaching to join the royal navy.
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went back to teaching and writing
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published his first novel "lord of the flies".
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awarded the Nobel prize for literature
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knighted by queen elizabeth the second
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passed away in england