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William Golding's Life

  • Birth

    Birth
    Golding was born in England. His mother was a strong supporter of the British suffragette, and his father was a school teacher.
  • First Novel

    First Novel
    At the age of 12, Golding wrote is first novel. It was his escape from being bullied by other children.
  • Published his First Book

    Published his First Book
    Golding published his fist book. It was a poetry book titled "Poems".
  • First Teaching Job

    First Teaching Job
    Golding became an english and philosophy teacher. He worked at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury.
  • College Graduation

    College Graduation
    Golding graduated college. He graduated from Oxford with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a diploma in education.
  • Joined the Navy

    Joined the Navy
    Although Golding loved his job, he abandoned it. Then he joined the Navy to fight in WW1.
  • Returned to Teaching

    Returned to Teaching
    Golding returned to teaching. He also began writing again.
  • Lord of the Flies

    Lord of the Flies
    Golding published Lord of the Flies.
  • Noble Prize

    Noble Prize
    Golding won the Noble Prize for Literature.
  • Death

    Death
    Golding died of a heart attack in Cornwall.