William Golding

  • Born

    William was born in Saint Columb minor Cornwall, England.
  • First Published Work

    His first book of Poems called "Poems', this was the first big thing for William.
  • Began Teaching career

    William started teaching English and Philosphy, this was important for william to do along his life
  • Navy

    golding spent five years in the navy from 1940 to 1945, it made his writing develop. It made him see what humankind was capable of.
  • Back To Teaching

    In 1945, after World War II had ended, he went back to teaching and writing.
  • First Novel

    He published his first novel The Lord of The Flies.
  • Winning

    William won the nobel prise for Literture, this was fantastic and very big for William
  • Knighted

    golding was knighted by England's Queen Elizabeth II
  • New Flim

    the new flim of the Lord of The Flies was released bringingthe book more attention.
  • Death

    William died in June, 81 years old from Heart failure.