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GOLDING, WILLIAM, 1911 to 1993

William Golding

British novelist, poet, playwright and Nobel Prize for Literature laureate.

Books: 8
Editions tracked: 8
First editions: 8
Nationality: United Kingdom

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Earliest first editionLord of the FliesFaber & Faber, 1954 Most editions trackedDarkness Visible1 edition

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Faber & Faber 8

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To the Ends of the Earth

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Lord of the Flies

William Golding · first published 1954 · Modern First Editions

Spot the first: Jacket: Designed by Anthony Gross (original jacket)

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The Inheritors

William Golding · first published 1955

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Pincher Martin

William Golding · first published 1956

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The Spire

William Golding · first published 1964

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Rites of Passage

William Golding · first published 1980

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What order should I read William Golding's books in?

In publication order they begin with Lord of the Flies (1954), then The Inheritors (1955) and Pincher Martin (1956). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was William Golding's first book?

The earliest book we list is Lord of the Flies, first published in 1954.

When was William Golding born?

William Golding was born in 1911 and died in 1993.

How many William Golding books does MyVolumes track?

We track 8 books by William Golding across 8 editions, 8 of them first editions.

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