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William Golding was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England Sep 19,1911.
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When he was 12, he had his first try at writing a book. But, of course, he couldn't and he failed.
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A year before graduating from Brasenose College at Oxford University, he wrote his first book. He called it Poem.
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In 1935, William became a teacher at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury. He taught English and philosophy.
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In 1940, Golding left to do his part in helping the war. The joined the Royal Navy.
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After spending 5 years on a boat, the first world war has ended. He went home and started teaching again.
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After getting rejected 21 times, William finally got to publish hsi first novel. It was his most acclaimed novel.
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He finallly retired from teaching in 1963. A film was made of the critically acclaimed novel by Peter Brook.
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He got another award for one of his books, Rites of Passage, in 1980. The award was the Booker McConnell Prize.
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At 73, William was given a Noble Prize in Literature.
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Elizabeth II knighted William Golding in 1988.
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In 1990, a new version of Lord of the Flies was made and published for the public to see.
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On June 19, 1993, he died in Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England from a heart attack.
