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William Golding

By Betool Alouh

  • Birth

    Birth
    William Golding was born on September 19, 1911 in England.

  • Childhood

    Childhood
    Golding went to the school his father ran for primary and used to bully people.

  • First Published Book

    First Published Book
    Golding wrote his first book, a poetry book, called "Poems"

  • Graduating College

    Graduating College
    Golding attended Brasenose College at Oxford University and graduated a year after publishing his first book.

  • Teaching

    Teaching
    William Golding decided to follow his fathers footsteps. He taught English and Philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury

  • Marrage

    Marrage
    Golding married Ann Brookfield and they both had 2 children together.

  • Joining the Army

    Joining the Army
    Golding wanted to take a break from teaching. He decided to join the army and fight in WWII

  • Lord of the Flies

    Lord of the Flies
    Even after getting rejected many times, Golding finally published his book "Lord of the Flies."

  • Death

    Death
    William Golding died from a heart attack. After he died a book he wrote got publish posthumously. It was called "The Double Tounge."