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Birthdate
On this day, William Golding was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. (Bio.com) -
Publishes his first work
A year before his graduation, Golding publishes his first work, a book of poetry, entitled "Poems" during the year of 1934 (no specific date mentioned) and was largely overlooked by critics. (Bio.com) -
Becomes a teacher
After college, Golding became a teacher at Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury where he taught English and philosophy. During this time, teaching misbehaved boys served as inspiration for Lord of the Flies. (Bio.com) -
Golding joins WWII
(No specific date mentioned) During this year, Golding abandoned the position of teaching to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War II. (Bio.com) -
War ends, Golding goes back to old profeesion
After the war ends, Golding goes back to teaching and writing. (Bio.com) -
Lord Of The Flies publication
After being rejected 21 times, Golding publishes his first and most acclaimed novel, Lord Of the Flies. (Bio.com) -
Lord of the Flies film adaption
During this year, director Peter Brooke makes a film adaption of the book (bio.com) -
Awarded Nobel Prize
At 73 years old, Golding is awarded the Nobel Prize in literature (Bio.com) -
Golding is knighted
Golding is knighted by Queen Elizabeth II (Bio.com) -
Another film is made
During this year another, more modern, film adaptation of the book is made, appealing to a new generation of readers. (Bio.com) -
Death
On this day, Golding died of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall. (Bio.com)
