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Born
on September 19 1911 William Golding was born to Alec and Mildred Golding. -
attempted to write a novel
at age 12 he attempted to write a novel but failed so he resorted to bullying his peers -
published his first book
William published his first work, a book of poetry aptly entitled Poems. The collection was largely overlooked by critics. -
started teaching
In 1935 Golding took a position teaching English and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury. Golding’s experience teaching unruly young boys that would later serve as inspiration for his novel Lord of the Flies. -
Golding got married
in 1939 Golding and Ann Brookfield were married -
his first child David was born
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Joined the royal navy
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his second child judith was born
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releases and published lord of the flies
In 1954, after 21 rejections, Golding published his first and most acclaimed novel, Lord of the Flies. -
retires
on June 16 1962 Golding decides to retire -
Golding receives the peace prize for literature
Golding was awarded the 1983 Nobel Prize for Literature. -
New film releaces
In 1990 a new film version of the Lord of the Flies was released, bringing the book to the attention of a new generation of readers. -
Dies
On June 19, 1993, Golding died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall.
