Lord of the Flies
Publication of "Lord of the Flies"
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
William Golding Biography and Timeline
Follow William Golding through 6 dated historical records for Great Britain.
William Golding, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
6Distinct records
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1954–1983Years on this page
1954
Lord of the Flies Cultural Impact
William Golding's Lord of the Flies became a widely studied exploration of violence and social order. Its account of stranded schoolboys raised questions about morality and human behaviour.
1964
The Spire
Publication of "The Spire"
1980
Rites of Passage
Publication of "Rites of Passage"
1983
Nobel Prize
Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature
The Paper Men
Publication of "The Paper Men"
Records, sources and methodology
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