Much of the irony at the end of the novel stems from Golding's portrayal of the naval officer. ... Context William Golding was born on September 19, 1911, in Cornwall, England. ... After the war, Golding resumed teaching and started to write novels. ... The novel's sales enabled Golding to retire from teaching and devote himself fully to writing. ... Golding died in 1993, one of the most acclaimed writers of the second half of the twentieth century. ...

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