William Golding

By sanahtahiliani

  • William Golding's Birth

    Golding was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England.

  • William Golding's First Book Attempt

    When he was 12 years old, he attempted writing his first book, but he was unsuccessful. His failure greatly frustrated him and he coped by bullying his peers.
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    William Golding Goes to College

    William Golding attended Oxford University

  • William Golding's First Published Book

    The first work of Golding's to be published was his book called Poems. The book was a collection of poems he had written.

  • William Golding Becomes a Teacher

    Golding began teaching English and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury.

  • William Golding Gets Married

    William Golding married Ann Brookfield, and they live in Falmouth, Cornwall.

  • William Golding Joins Royal Navy

    In spite of teaching being Golding's dream profession, he leaves temporarily to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War II.

  • David Is Born

    Golding's first child is born

  • Judith Is born

    Golding's second child is born.

  • William Golding Leaves Royal Navy

    After Word War II was over, Golding left the Navy and continued his career as a teacher and writer.

  • Publication of Lord of the Flies

    After 21 rejections, Golding's novel was published. His book touched on the savagery and cruelty of human nature and was heavily inspired by his experiences of teaching children.
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    William Golding Retires

    Golding retires from teaching, and Peter Brook makes a film adaptation of his novel.

  • William Golding Receives Nobel Prize

    Golding is awarded the Nobel Prize of literature for this work, Lord of the Flies.

  • William Golding is Knighted by Queen

    Golding was knighted by England's Queen Elizabeth II.

  • William Golding Dies

    Golding died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall.