1. Matushri R. R. Monapara Arts College
Name: Rutvi Pal
Topic: William Golding
Batch: 2023-24
Std. : B. A. T. Y. (sem. -5)
Enrollment No. 3176205820210087
Roll No. : 14
Submitted To. : Department of English MRRM College
E-mail ID: palrutvi7864@gmail.com
2. Introduction :
• Sir William Gerald Golding.
• Born: September 19, 1911 in
Cornwall, English.
•British novelist
•Playwright
•Poet
•Died: June, 19,1993 in
Cornwall, England.
3. Early Life :
• The son of Alec
Golding, a
Schoolmaster, and
Mildred Curnow, a
suffragette.
• He grew up in Cornwall,
which would later
influence the settings of
some of his novels.
•Witnessing the
horrors of World War I
had a lasting impact
on his worldview.
4. Golding teaching career spanned
several years, teaching English and
philosophy, an experience that deeply
influenced his understanding of human
nature and behavior.
Literary Career:
5. Famous Works:
Lord Of The
Flies-1954.
The
Inheritors-
1955.
Pincher
Martin-
1956.
The
Spire-
1964
The
Scorpion
God-
1971.
Free
Fall-
1959.
6. Themes of his works:
• A central theme in
Goldindg’s novel is
the inherent
capacity for evil
within every human
being.
•Human nature
• Civilization vs.
Savagery
• Religious and
Philosophical
Allegory
•War and Conflict
7. Awards and recognition :
The Nobel Prize in
Literature for his
“Parables of the
Human Condition" in
1983.
The Booker
Prize for “Rites
of Passage” in
1980.
8. Conclusion :
•William Golding's life and work
exemplify the power of literature to
explore the complexities of human
nature and society.
• His novels continue to resonate with
readers and provide profound insights
into the human condition, making him a
literary figure of enduring significance.
