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Golding is born in Cornwall, England. He lives out his childhood in a 14th century house. His mother fought for women's rights and his father was a school master.
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At the age of 12, Golding attempts to write a novel, unsuccessfully. This causes him anger, which he lets out on other children. He later described himself as a brat.
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Golding attends college at Oxford University. His father wanted him to be a scientist, however, William went with English.
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Golding worked in theater for a short time. Eventually, after his father, William Golding became a philosophy and literature teacher in 1935.
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Golding takes a short leave from his work, joining the navy in 1940. In this time he fought in World War II.
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In 1954, Golding finally published his first book, "Lord of the Flies." This was difficult, as it was rejected many times. However, it ended up being his most successful book.
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As Golding is just retiring, Peter Brooks makes a film adaptation of "Lord of the Flies." Golding lives out his life from here relatively normally.
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Golding is 73, and is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for Literature. He was later knighted by Queen Elizabeth II
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At the elderly age of 83, Golding succumbs to a heart attack and passes on.