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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| Australia | 2 | 7.50 | 0.19% | +10% | 25,499,884 | 51,944 | $1,380,000 | 2,811$ |
| Totals | 2 | 25,499,884 | 51,944 | $1,380,000 | 2,811$ |
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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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Denmark:
William Golding is another past winner of the award.
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Spain:
William Golding invented the plot of 'Lord of the Flies' in 1951.
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Azerbaijan:
Golding's 'Lord of the Flies' is a prominent example of how war creates chaos in society and reveals inherent human savagery.
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Spain:
William Golding is the author of 'El señor de las moscas', a popular title on Blinkist.
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Iran:
William Golding's 'Lord of the Flies' faced rejection from 21 publishers before winning the Nobel Prize.
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Egypt:
William Golding is known for his novel 'Lord of the Flies', which explores human nature and civilization.
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