Golding

William Golding

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  • William Golding's Birth

    William Golding was born on September 19th, 1911 in Saint Columb Minor in Cornwall, England.

  • Poems Published (Specific Date Unkown)

    William Golding published a set of poems in 1935.

  • Marriage to Ann

    William Golding and Ann Brookfield wed on September 1st, 1939.

  • Joining the Royal Navy (Specific Date Unknown)

    William Golding joined the Royal Navy in 1940, staying afloat for six years.
  • Lord of the Flies Publication Date

    Lord of the Flies Publication Date

    William Golding's bestselling novel, "Lord of the Flies" was published on September 15, 1954.
  • The Publishing of The Inheritors (Specific Date Unknown)

    The Publishing of The Inheritors (Specific Date Unknown)

    Of William Golding's many published books, "The Inheritors" was published on the year of 1955.
  • Pincher Martin Publication (Specific Date Unknown)

    Pincher Martin Publication (Specific Date Unknown)

    Another of William Golding's many novels published, "Pincher Martin" was published in 1956.
  • Brass Butterfly Publication

    Brass Butterfly Publication

    WIlliam Golding's playwright,"Brass Butterfly" was published on February 24, 1958, adapted by "Envoy Extraordinaire".

  • Filming of Lord of the Flies (Specific Date Unknown)

    Directed by Peter Brook, the book of Lord of the Flies was adapted into a film in 1963.
  • Rites of Passage Publication (Specific Date Unknown)

    Rites of Passage Publication (Specific Date Unknown)

    "RItes of Passage," another of Golding's novels, was published in 1980.

  • Man Booker Prize of 1980

    WIlliam Golding won the Man Booker Prize of 1980. (Not specified date)

  • Nobel Literature Prize Award

    William Golding was given the Nobel Literature Prize Award in the year of 1983.
  • Knighted Sir William Golding

    Knighted Sir William Golding

    William Golding was knighted by the Queen in the Buckingham Palace in mid summer of 1988.

  • William Golding's Death

    William Golding died on June 19. 1993 at the age of 81.