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Birth
William Golding was born that day. He was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. -
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Time span
This is the lifespan of William Golding. This is good so it covers all his events. -
Williams First Novel
William tried to write his first book. He failed though, an angry child he found an outlet in bullying his peers. He'd even go as far to say "Enjoyed hurting people." -
William's First Book
A year before he graduated William published a book titled "Poems". The collection was largely over looked by critics. -
Teaching Carrer
In 1935 Golding took a position teaching English and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury. This would serve as his help when writing Lord of the Flies. -
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Naval Army
For six years William would be in the Naval Army. And fight in World War 2. He would also develop a romance for the sea and sailing. -
Golding comes back
He comes back to teaching. After World War 2 had ended. -
Lord of the Flies published.
After 21 rejections Lord of the Flies. A novel about a group of boys on an island who end up turning on one another a treating each other badly then murdering two of the boys brutally. -
Done Teaching
William retires from teaching. After some 28 years of educating youth. -
Receiving the Nobel Prize
Golding was awarded the 1983 Nobel Prize of Literature. After being critically acclaimed and used in classrooms wordwide. -
Knighting
Golding was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. A huge honor for an person of Engliush descent espicially. -
William Golding's Death
William Golding died this day. Golding's departure will leave many in awe due to his controversial writing.