William Golding By arica221 Sep 19, 1911 william golding was born 1923 tried to write his own book at the age of 12. 1934 published his first work, a book of poetry 1935 he started teaching English and philosophy in Salisbury 1940 quit teaching to join the royal navy. 1945 went back to teaching and writing 1954 published his first novel "lord of the flies". 1983 awarded the Nobel prize for literature 1988 knighted by queen elizabeth the second Jun 19, 1993 passed away in england