Roald Dahl

Description: (One of the World's Greatest Authors)

Roald Dahl was a British novelist, poet, screenwriter, short-story writer, and wartime fighter pilot. He became a prominent author, penning amazing and humorous stories for children after his flourishing career in the ‘Royal Air Force’ ended due to head injuries. With his short stories being ranked among the world’s best-selling fiction books, he is often considered one of the greatest children’s storytellers of the 20th century. Such is the recognition and glory of his much-acclaimed best-selling books that they have been published in over 60 languages across the world. While his children’s stories were fast-moving, his adult fiction, on the other hand, gained recognition for its sudden twists and unexpected storylines. While imaginative plots were the highlights of his adult stories, children’s fiction usually consisted of word coinages, neologism, and puns, such as ‘Oompa Loompa,’ ‘Mugglewump,’ ‘Fleshlump eater,’ and Vermicious Knids.’ He dedicated his most-loved novel ‘The BFG’ to his eldest daughter Olivia. Many of his publications, such as ‘Matilda’ and ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,’ have been made into successful films and musical stage plays. Even after his death, his works continue to inspire several budding authors and entertain children and adults alike around the globe.

Overview

Birthday September 13, 1916 (Virgo)
Born In Wales
Height 198 cm
City Cardiff, Wales
Died on November 23, 1990
Spouse/Ex- Felicity Crosland (m. 1983), Patricia Neal (m.1953–1983)
Parents Harald Dahl
Sofie Magdalene Dahl (née Hesselberg)
Children Lucy Dahl, Olivia Twenty Dahl, Ophelia Dahl, Tessa Dahl, Theo Matthew Dahl
Relatives Alfhild, Astri, Else

Did you know

How did Roald Dahl come up with the idea for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? Roald Dahl was inspired to write "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" after his experience of being a taste-tester for Cadbury, where he saw how chocolates were made and the potential for creating a magical chocolate factory.
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