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Goulding is born in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. He was raised in 14th century house by his mother and father.
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Goulding published his first work; a book of poems entitled 'Poems'. The collection, however, was never noticed by critics.
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Took a teaching position at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury. Here he taught young boys that later inspired his novel 'Lord of the Flies'.
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Golding quit teaching to join the Royal Navy and help fight in World War II. He spent seven months in New York and six years on a boat fending off submarines, battleships and planes. He soon grew to love sailing and the sea.
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After the war had ended, Golding returned to teaching literature and writing. He used his experiences in the war to inspire both.
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Golding finally published his novel 'Lord of the Flies'. He was rejected by publishers 21 times before doing so. Ever since, the novel has been considered a classic.
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Peter Brook directed a film adapting Gilding's novel. He did so after Golding had retired from teaching.
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Golding won the Nobel Prize for literature. He was 73 years old at the time.
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Golding was knighted by Queen Elizabeth the II of England.
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A remake of the film was released. This re sparked interest in the novel throughout the younger generations.
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Golding died of a heart attack. After Golding passed away, his completed manuscript for The Double Tongue was published.
