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William Golding was born September 19, 1911, in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. His mother was someone who fought for women's right to vote and his father worked as a schoolmaster. -
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William Golding, at 12 years old, tried writing his first novel but failed. This made him anxious and affected his behavior, bullying other students. -
William published the book, "Poems" in 1934. This collection was overlooked by critics. -
In the year 1935, William graduates and takes a position in teaching English and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury. -
In the year 1939, Golding married someone by the name Ann Brookfield and later on had two kids, David and Judith. -
In the year 1940, Golding left his profession to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War 2. During his time, he fought off submarines and planes and even was placed in command of a rocket-launching aircraft. -
After World War 2 ended, William Golding went back to teaching and writing. -
In 1954, William Golding published the book, "Lord of the Flies." This book was the most famous book he published. -
In the year 1962, Golding retires from teaching.
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1963, Peter Brook made a film adaption of the book "Lord of the Flies" -
Afterwards, he was awarded the 1983 Nobel Prize for Literature. -
Not only was he awarded a noble prize, but in the year 1988, William Golding was knighted by England’s Queen Elizabeth II. -
William Golding died in the year 1993 from a heart attack.