William Golding
William Golding was a British author best known for his novel 'Lord of the Flies,' published in 1954. The book explores the dark aspects of human nature through the story of a group of boys stranded on a deserted island. Initially, it received little acclaim but later became a classic, studied widely in schools and earning Golding the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1983 for his body of work. 'Lord of the Flies' is recognized for its profound commentary on civilization and savagery, solidifying Golding's place in literary history.
Born on Sep 19, 1911 (114 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Switzerland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 14,376 | $700,000 | 1,163$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,654,622 | 14,376 | $700,000 | 1,163$ |
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Switzerland:
William Golding wrote the novel 'Lord of the Flies', which explores the loss of innocence and the darkness of human nature.
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Ireland:
Lord of the Flies is a drama adapted from William Golding’s dystopian novel about marooned schoolboys.
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San Marino:
Golding is the author of the unsettling and intriguing text 'Lord of the Flies' written in the 1950s.
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United Kingdom:
William Golding asked his wife if he should write a book about what would happen if a group of boys were stranded on an island together.
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Ireland:
Golding is vague as to the circumstances leading up to the boys becoming marooned on a tropical outpost.
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United Kingdom:
William Golding’s novel Lord of the Flies, about a group of British schoolboys who crash-land on a desert island, has been part of the UK curriculum for more than 60 years.
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Australia:
William Golding is the author of the classic novel Lord of the Flies, which is being adapted for television by Jack Thorne.
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Australia:
William Golding's novel Lord of the Flies has been adapted for the screen.
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Ireland:
William Golding found a dream exemplar in Charles Monteith during their near 40-year correspondence.
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Denmark:
William Golding is known for his groundbreaking debut novel 'Lord of the Flies' which explores the dark side of human nature.
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