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He was born.
William Golding was born on September 19, 1911, in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. -
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His Life
His Life. -
He Published His First Book
In 1934, a year before he graduated, William published his first work, a book of poetry aptly entitled Poems. The collection was largely overlooked by critics. -
He become a teacher.
Golding took a position teaching English and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury. -
He Got Married
He married Ann Brookfield -
He was in the army.
Although passionate about teaching from day one, in 1940 Golding temporarily abandoned the profession to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War II. -
His First Son Was Born
His first son David was born. -
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He Fought In The Army
During World War II, he fought battleships at the sinking of the Bismarck, and also fended off submarines and planes. Lieutenant Golding was even placed in command of a rocket-launching craft. -
His First Daughter Was Born
Judith, his daughter was born. -
He Published "Lord Of the Flies"
In 1954, after 21 rejections, Golding published his first and most acclaimed novel, Lord of the Flies. -
A Movie Adaptation Of "Lord Of The Flies" Was Made
In 1963, the year after Golding retired from teaching, Peter Brook made a film adaptation of the critically acclaimed novel -
His Book "Rites of Passage" Won The Booker McConnell Prize.
Rites of Passage (winner of the 1980 Booker McConnell Prize) -
He Won The Nobel Prize For Literature
Golding was awarded the 1983 Nobel Prize for Literature. -
He Was Knighted.
In 1988, he was knighted by England’s Queen Elizabeth II. -
A New Movie Adaptation Of "Lord Of The Flies" Was Made
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. -
He Died
On June 19, 1993, Golding died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall. After Golding died, his completed manuscript for The Double Tongue was published posthumously.