Golding

American  

[gohl-ding] / ˈgoʊl dɪŋ /

noun

1. Louis, 1895–1958, English novelist and essayist.

2. William Gerald, 1911–1993, British novelist: Nobel Prize 1983.

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Golding British  

/ ˈɡəʊldɪŋ /

noun

1. Sir William ( Gerald ). 1911–93, English novelist noted for his allegories of man's proclivity for evil. His novels include Lord of the Flies (1954), Darkness Visible (1979), Rites of Passage (1980), Close Quarters (1987), and Fire Down Below (1989). Nobel prize for literature 1983

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Golding

Evolution’s design studio, constructing the Capitol, the fiction of William Golding and more.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

These editions reveal a neglected side of Golding, a writer whose central concerns have never been fully absorbed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

The stock shed 21% during that period, creating a juicy buying opportunity for investors, according to Macquarie analysts led by Paul Golding.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026

“We see the pullback presenting an opportunity to gain exposure to the leader across launch, communications and space infrastructure,” Golding said.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026

"Just that much to a cent, and no more," replied Mr. Golding, with a comical smile and bow.

From Hoosier Mosaics by Thompson, Maurice