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William Golding was born September 19th, 1911. William was born in Cornwall, England. His first home as a child was next to a grave yard
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William Golding made his first published piece. It was a book called "Poems" which included a lot of interesting poetry works. It was widely overlooked by critics.
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In 1935, William Golding began teaching english and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury. He taught a group of boys that inspired him to create "The Lord of the Flies.
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William golding was also a liuetenant in WWII. He faught in a few battles. After the war he went back to his teachings.
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William Golding (after 21 failed tries) published his most famous of books "Lord of the Flies".
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Peter Brook made a film adaption of Golding's "Lord of the Flies" in the year of 1963. The movie was a success it has rave reviews.
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Two decades after the film adaption made for Golding's critically acclaimed "Lord of the Flies" ; Williamm Golding recieved his first Nobel prize for literature. He was 73 years old.
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In the year of 1988 William Golding was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. William was very proud for recieving the knightinghood. The Queen was impressed by his work.
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William Golding passed away due to a heart attack on June 19, 1993. He is succededby his two children David and Judith. He also had a completed Manuscript produced shortly after his death.
