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William Golding

  • Born

    Born

    He was born on September 19th, 1911, in Cornwall, England.
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    Childhood

    The Goldings moved to a different house, which had a backyard that was connected to a graveyard. William feared his backyard and graveyards.
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    Marriage to Ann Brookfield

    In 1939, William Golding married Ann Brookfield and stayed with her till his death.
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    Book history

    William Golding released his first book in 1954 and his last book, Fire Down Below (1989)
  • The Lord of the Flies

    The Lord of the Flies

    His debut novel, "The Lord of the Flies." it was hit with everyone.
  • Booker Prize

    Booker Prize

    In 1980, William Golding won the Booker Prize.
  • Nobel Prize in Literature Award

    Nobel Prize in Literature Award

    In 1983, William Golding won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
  • Death

    Death

    On June 19th, 1993 William Golding died at Age 81.