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He was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. Golding was raised in a 14th century house next door to a graveyard.
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He spent two years studying science. In his third year, he switched to the literature program.
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WIlliam Golding published his first work a year before he graduated. It was a book aptly entitled "Poems." His book was largely overlooked by critics.
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Golding graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English. He also had a diploma in education.
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He began teaching in Salisbury. Golding taught English and philosophy.
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William married Ann Brookfield. They had two children together.
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He left teaching temporarily. William joined the Royal Navy and wanted to fight in World War II.
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"Lord of the Flies" was his first novel published. It was published after twenty-one rejections.
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William Golding was awarded Nobel Prize for Literature. He was 73 years old.
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Golding was knighted by England's Queen Elizabeth II.
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William died in Parranarworthal, Cornwall, England. His death was due to a heart attack.
