William Golding

British novelist, Nobel Prize winner

William Golding - British novelist, Nobel Prize winner
Born

September 19th, 1911
113 years ago

Died

June 19th, 1993
31 years ago — 81 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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A British novelist, playwright, and poet, achievements include the exploration of human nature through literature. The publication of the novel 'Lord of the Flies' in 1954 marked a significant moment in literary history, depicting the descent into savagery of a group of boys stranded on an uninhabited island. In 1983, awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for writings that illuminate the complexities of humanity. Contributions to drama and poetry include works such as 'The Inheritors' and 'Free Fall'.

Wrote 'Lord of the Flies'

Received Nobel Prize in Literature in 1983

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