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William Golding was born
William Golding was born on September 19,1911 in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. His parents were Mildred and Alex Golding. His mother worked to get women a right to vote. His father was a schoolmaster. -
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The life of William Golding
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Attended Brasenose college
William Golding went to Brasenose College at Oxford in 1930. He studied science which was against his father's beliefs. He then switched to the literature program. -
Started teaching
In 1935, William Golding started teaching English and Philosphy at Bishop Wordsworth's School in Salisbury. He was very passionate about his job. -
Married Ann Brookfield
In 1939, William Golding and Ann Brookfield got married. -
Joined the Royal Navy
In 1940, After 5 Years of teaching, William Golding left his teaching career to join the Royal Navy to fight in World War II. He spent six years fighting in this war and figured out one of his callings. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant in those years. -
Went back the teaching
After Golding bravely served throughout World War II, he went back to his profession of teaching. He finally went back to his other calling. -
Published Lord of the Flies
In 1954, William Golding published his 1st novel, Lord of the Flies. His book was full of symbolism and still is taught in classrooms around the world today. -
Film adaptation of "Lord of the Flies" was made
The first film adaptation of Golding's book, "Lord of the Flies" is made by film producer, Peter Brook. This happened a year after Golding had retired from teaching. -
Awarded Nobel Prize
In 1983, at age 73, William Golding was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. This showed just how influential his novel was. -
William Golding's Death
In 1993, William Golding died in Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England. His cause of death was congestive heart failure at the age of 81.
