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On September 19th, William Golding was born to Alex and Mildred Golding. His father was a schoolmaster and his mother was a women's rights advocate.
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When he was about 12 years old, Golding attempted unsuccessfully to write a novel. He was educated at the school his father ran, and often took to bullying his fellow youths to let out his frustration.
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Golding attended Brasenose College at Oxford University. Although his father had hoped he would become a scientist, Golding instead chose to pursue studies in English Literature. In 1934, while enrolled at university, he published his fist book; a collection of poems titled "poems".
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Much like his father, Golding took up a career teaching English and Philosophy. His time teaching adolescent school boys influenced is later work, "Lord of The Flies".
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although he was always passionate about teaching, Golding answered his country's call to arms in 1940 and enlisted in the Royal Navy. He earned the rank of Lieutenant, and developed a love for sailing during his time at sea.
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After the war was over, Golding returned to his teaching career. During the war, Golding observed that "man produces evil as a bee produces honey".
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After 21 rejections, Golding's Magnum Opus was published. The novel is widely regarded as a classic, and still discussed in classrooms today.
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at 81 years old, Golding died of a heart attack. He spent the last few years living quietly with his wife.