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William Golding is born in Cornwall, England. -
William at the age of 12 tries to write his first novel but it was unsuccessful. He is frustrated by this and other things in life and starts to bully other kids. Later in life he would say "I enjoyed hurting people".
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Golding begins to attend Brasenose College at Oxford. He would study science for 2 years until switching to literature in his 3rd year. -
After William graduates from college, he starts working in settlement houses and a theatre. He would eventually become a teacher of English and Philosophy. He was very passionate about teaching from day one. -
With World War 2 breaking out, William leaves his teaching job to fight in the Royal Navy. He would spend the next 6 years on a boat where he would eventually fall in love with sailing and the sea. -
After World War 2 ended, William went right back to teaching and writing.
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After being rejected 21 times, William finally manages to publish his most popular book "Lord Of The Flies". The book is taken very well by the public because of the philosophies and symbolism mentioned in the book. -
William wins the Nobel Prize for Literature with the book "Lord Of The Flies". He is 73 when this happens. -
After a new film version of the movie came out, a whole new generation of readers were introduced to this story. It became very popular again and everyone started to talk about it. -
William Golding dies of a heart attack in Cornwall, England. Golding's legacy continues on after his death and millions of people now know his name due to his works and accomplishments.