Sir William Golding

in 1983 for his parables of the human condition. He attracted a cult of followers,

especially among the youth of the post-World War II generation. The choice of the

outstanding award was unexpected because the internationally famous novelist Graham

Greene was considered the strongest candidate from the English writers. In many works,

Golding has revealed the dark places of the human heart, when isolated individuals are

pushed into extreme situations. His work is characterized by the discovery of the darkness

of man's heart and the deep spiritual and moral questions humanity has to offer.

Sir William Golding was born in the small village of St. Columb Minor in

Cornwall in the year 1911. His family was progressive and was the first source of

influence for Golding's talent. William's father was a schoolmaster who had militant

convictions in politics and strong faith in science. Golding started writing at the age of

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