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Golding's Birth
Golding was born in Cornwall, England, on September 19, 1911. His parents were Alec and Mildred Golding. -
Education
William Golding began attending Brasenose College at Oxford in 1930. For his first two years he studied science, but hen his third year he switched to the literature program. -
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Early Career
From 1935 to 1939, Golding worked as a writer, actor, and producer with a small theater in London. However, he payed his bills with a job as a social worker. -
Career/Family
William Golding began teaching English and philosophy in Salisbury at Bishop Wordsworth's School. That same year, he married Ann Brookfield, with whom he had two children with. -
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Military Years
He served in the Royal Navy during World War 2. Exposing him to the incredible cruelty, the Nay made a huge impact on him. -
Lord of the Flies
This was not the first book he wrote but was the first book he published, after being rejected by 21 publishers. It combined the perception of humanity with his years of experience with schoolboys. -
Noble Peace Prize.
William Golding's greatest honor was being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for Literature. However, he wrote many famous novels and won many awards for his literature. -
Golding's Death
William Golding died in Cornwall. A heart attack was the probable cause.