... 's own experiences with a devastated world led in part to the dark picture of humanity painted in his novel. William Golding was born in St. Columb Minor in Cornwall, England. He started to write at age seven, but ended up studying science at Brasenose College, Oxford. During World War II he served ... mankind that Golding saw during the war. Golding's own experiences with the inner darkness of man are clearly reflected in the actions and thoughts of his characters. Joseph Conrad's experiences with the dark side of human nature also heavily influence his work. Conrad was born in a region ...

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