# William Golding

British author whose debut novel "Lord of the Flies" (1954) — rejected by 21 publishers before publication — became one of the best-selling novels of the 20th century. Its exploration of how civilized British boys revert to savagery on a deserted island became a foundational text on human nature. Nobel Prize in Literature 1983.

## Quick Facts

- **Born:** September 19, 1911
- **Birthplace:** St Columb Minor, England
- **Nationality:** British
- **Occupation:** Author
- **Category:** Scholars & Educators
- **Also Known As:** Lord of the Flies Author

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