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Birth
William Golding was born September 19, 1911, in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England. -
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World War I
It was a large world event that shaped his childhood. -
Published first work
In 1934, a year before he graduated, William published his first work, a book of poetry aptly entitled Poems. The collection was largely overlooked by critics. -
Started to teach
In 1935 he started teaching English and philosophy in Salisbury. -
Joined the Navy
He temporarily left teaching in 1940 to join the Royal Navy and fight in the World War II. -
Published his first novel
In 1954 he published his first novel, Lord of the Flies. -
Retires from teaching
In 1963, the year after Golding retired from teaching, Peter Brook made a film adaptation of the critically acclaimed novel. -
Knighthood
In 1988 he was knighted by England’s Queen Elizabeth II. -
Lord of the Flies film was released
In 1990 a new film version of the Lord of the Flies was released, bringing the book to the attention of a new generation of readers. -
Death
On June 19, 1993, he died in Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England.
