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The birth of William Golding
William Golding was born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England to his mother Mildred, and father Alex on Septemer 19, 1911. His mother faught for womens rights, while his father was a school master who wanted him to become a scientist. -
First unsuccessful novel, 1923
At the age of 12, William attended the school his father ran; Marlborough Grammar School. After an unsuccessfull attempt at writing a novel, he became a frustrated child and began bullying his peers. -
Furthering his education
In 1934, just after finishing primary school, William went on to attend Brasenose College at Oxford University. He father still opted for him to become a scientists, but he wanted to study English literature instead. -
The Royal Navy
Although he did have a strong passion for teaching, in 1940 he abandoned his profession to join the Royal Navy. He then faught in World War II. -
Back to his Passion
William faught in World War II until 1945. He learned his participation would prove to be fruitful material for his fiction. After leaving, he returned to his previous occupation of teaching and writing. -
Lord of the Flies
In 1954, after 21 rejections, Golding published his first, most commended novel, Lord of the Flies. The book set the tone for the future of Goldings work, and his belief of Good versus evil. -
The Death of William Golding
William died on June 19, 1993 of a heart attack in Perranarworthal, Cornwall. His completed manuscript was published posthumously after his death; The Double Tongue.
