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Birth
William Golding was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. He was born to a mother who fought for women's right to vote and a father who was a schoolmaster. -
First Book
Golding published his first book of poetry, called 'Poems'. -
Education
After attending primary school, William went to Brasenose College at Oxford University to major in English literature. He finished college in 1935. -
Jobs
After working in settlement houses and some theater, Golding was hired to teach English and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury. -
Family
Golding married Ann Brookfield. They later had two children, David and Judith. -
World War II
Golding quit his job to work in the Royal Navy during World War II. He spent the next five years on a boat until 1945, when he went back to teaching. This experience would influence him whilst writing 'Lord of the Flies'. -
Lord of the Flies
After being rejected by many publications, Golding published his most successful book, 'Lord of the Flies'. -
'Lord of the Flies' Film
After Golding's retirement, Peter Brook made a film adaptation of the book. Twenty years later the film received Nobel Prize for Litearture. -
Other Works
Although Golding was mainly known for 'Lord of the Flies', some of his less known but still popular books were 'Rites of Passage' 'The Pyramid', and 'Free Fall'. 'Rites of Passage' even won a Booker McConnell Prize. -
'Lord of the Flies' second film
In 1990, another film was released based on the novel. This drew attention of the new and younger generation. -
Death
Living quietly with his family in Cornwall, Golding had a heart aatck and died.
