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Born
William Golding was born in England. William grew up next to a grave yard. He recieved his early education. and planned on continuing this path. -
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William Golding
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Bishop Wordsworth's School
Golding had a position at this school, teaching bohth english, and philosphy. The boys William taught were unruly, and they later became his inspirationfor the Lord of The Flies. -
World War 2
William had soon left his teaching position, but he quickly joined the Royal Navy to help fight for World War 2. He was in the navy for the next 6 years; this is where he found a passion for the sailing, and the sea in general. -
End Of World War 2
William Golding, after the wae ended, he went back to teaching,and writing. His past with the war is what many of his later books are about. -
Lord of The Flies
After 21 rejections the Lord of The Flies was finally published. The book is now considered a classic. LOFT also set the tone for later works of Goldings. The internal struggle between good, and evil was very popular. -
Peter Brook
Peter Brook, an English threater amd film director. In 1963, he produced the film adaption of Lord of The Flies. -
Nobel Prize
Many say that William Goldings greatest honor was being awarded the Nobel Prize for literature. He was on 73 years old. -
Queen Elizabeth 2
Willliam was knighted by the Queen Elizabeth 2, in Buckingham Palace. Golding was very pleased with this honor. -
New Generation
A new film of the Lord of The Flies, was adapted. This made the book get more attention from the new generation that was arising. -
Death
William Golding passed away at the age of 87, he died in Cornwall. In the days before his heart attack, he had still continued to write. Behind him, he left a loving wife named Ann.
