Unveiling the World of Ronald Dahl A Literary Odyssey

“Never shelter children from the world,” Dahl wrote. “The 'content' of any children's book is of no importance other than that it enthrals the child. Browse our complete selection of new and used books by Roald Dahl, author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Witches. Shop hardcover, paperback ... Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was born in Wales of Norwegian parents. He spent his childhood in England and, at age eighteen, went to work for the Shell Oil ... Roald Dahl (1916–1990) was born in Llandaff, South Wales, and went to Repton School in England. His parents were Norwegian, so holidays were spent in Norway ... Roald Dahl (13 September 1916 – 23 November 1990) was a British author of popular children's literature and short stories, a poet, screenwriter and a wartime ... Mark contacted me three years ago, explained that he intended to write a drama about Dahl and his antisemitism, and asked if he could interview me. Roald Dahl was a British novelist, short story writer and screenwriter of Norwegian descent, who rose to prominence in the 1940's with works for both ... Roald Dahl was born in Llandaff, Wales, of Norwegian parents. His father, Harald Dahl, was the joint owner of a successful ship-broking business, ... Roald Dahl is one of the most famous children's book authors ever. Now in this Who Was . . . ? biography, children will learn of his real-life adventures. Roald Dahl was an unpleasant man who wrote macabre books – and yet children around the world adore them. Perhaps this shouldn't surprise us, ...