William Golding

  • William Golding's Birth

    William Golding was born September 19th, 1911 in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England
  • First Novel

    William was 12 when he made his first attempt at writing a novel but was unsuccessful.
  • First Published Novel

    First Published Novel
    William published his first book and it was a book of poetry.
  • Early Career

    He became an English and philosophy teacher in Salisbury.
  • Early Career

    He became an English and philosophy teacher in Salisbury.
  • Early Career

    He became an English and philosophy teacher in Salisbury.
  • Early Career

    He became an English and philosophy teacher in Salisbury.
  • War

    In 1940, Golding left teaching to fight in World War 2
  • War

    In 1940, Golding left teaching to fight in World War 2
  • War

    In 1940, Golding left teaching to fight in World War 2
  • Back To Teaching

    After fighting in World War 2, he left war to go back to teaching.
  • Lord of the Flies

    Lord of the Flies
    After 21 rejections, Lord of the Flies was finally published.
  • The end of teaching

    The end of teaching
    Golding had officially retired from teaching.
  • Nobel Prize

    Nobel Prize
    William was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature.
  • Knighted

    Knighted
    Golding was knighted by England's Queen Elizabeth the 2nd.
  • Death

    William Golding died.