William Golding

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  • William Golding Birth

    William Golding Birth

    William Golding was born on this date, in Cornwall, England.

  • William first book

    William was 12 when he attempted to write his first novel. It was not succesful though.
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    Study science

    From 1930 'till 1932 William studied science. His father wanted him to.
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    William changed his study to English literature

    William decide to study the program he really loved.

  • William published his first work

    William published his first work, a poetry book.

  • He graduated from Oxford

    In 1935, he graduated from Oxford with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a diploma in education.
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    Golding worked as a writer, actor and producer.

    Golding worked as a writer, actor and producer with a small theather in the unfashionable part of London. Paying his bills with a job as a social worker.
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    Golding marries Ann Brookfield

    In this year Golding marries Ann Brookfield. They get 2 children together.

  • Golding became an English teacher,

    Golding began teaching English and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth's School.

  • Lord of the flies is published

  • The Inheritors is published

  • Pincher Martin is published

  • Free Fall is published

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    Golding started writing full time.

    Golding left Bishop Wordsworth's School to write full time.

  • William Golding died in Cornwall.