Author Biography

Author Biography
Golding wrote a lot of things including, plays, poems and stories. His first work was published when he was only twenty three. During WWII Golding was in the Royal Navy. He helped in sinking German ships and participated in the invasion of Normandy on D-Day. Goldings father was a science professor at Marlborough Grammar School. William followed his footsteps but then realised he does not enjoy teaching science. He then went on to go to school for literature and wound up with a Nobel Prize for Literature. Goldings most famous novel is the Lord of the Flies. To learn more about this wonderful author click here for his official website. You can also click here for more information about William Golding.