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William Golding

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    Hobbies

    William's hobbies include sailing the ocean, writing poetry and plays, and a strong interest in Greek literature.
  • Birth

    Birth

    William was born on September 19th, 1911, and he was born in his grandmother's, Mary Elizabeth's, house.
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    Growing up

    William lived with his mother, Mildred, father Alec, and his older brother Joseph.
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    Academics

    William had an unhappy life at school. He attended Marlborough Grammar School, where his father taught, and went to Brasenose College, Oxford University.