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William is born on September 19, 1911. -
William attended Brasenose College at oxford starting in 1930. He studied science at the beginning, and then switched over to English for his love of literature. -
William began working in a small, timid theatre as a writer, producer, and actor to keep money in his pockets and for something to encourage his creativity.
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William marries a beautiful woman named Ann Brookfield, and she gave him 2 children and a long mariage! -
William began teaching English and philosophy in Salisbury at Bishop Wordsworth's School. He kept at this job for years, finally inspired by teaching the new generations.
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William spends formative years in his life devoted to the navy, which deeply impact the way he sees the world, and bring heavy inspiration to his novels through a new perspective.
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Lord of the Flies is one of the most influential pieces of media to this date. It was originally rejected by 21 publishers, and took very heavy hand to be put out into the world. -
From 1954 to 1989, William continued to write books like wildfire. His writing style and deep topics gravitated him many accomplishments, and a large audience of fans. His excellent writing even granting him a Nobel prize in 1983!
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Accomplished writer, author, veteran, and Nobel Prize winner William Golding died at the age of 82, with quite a repertoire of accomplishments.