Roald Dahl is a British novelist, short-story writer, poet, screenwriter, and wartime fighter pilot. He is widely recognized for his books for children, such as 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and 'Matilda'. Dahl's works for adults include 'Tales of the Unexpected'.
Roald Dahl was born in Wales in 1916.
He served in the Royal Air Force during World War II.
In 1961, Dahl's children's book 'James and the Giant Peach' was published and was followed by many other popular titles.
Dahl also wrote several screenplays, including the James Bond film 'You Only Live Twice'.
Roald Dahl died in 1990 at the age of 74.
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A beloved classic children's book about a young boy named Charlie Bucket who wins a golden ticket to tour Willy Wonka's chocolate factory.
A children's novel about a young girl with extraordinary abilities, who uses them to overcome obstacles and defeat a cruel headmistress.
A fantasy novel about a young orphan boy who goes on a wild journey inside a giant, magical peach.
A fantasy book about a young girl named Sophie who teams up with a friendly giant known as the 'Big Friendly Giant' to save the world from evil, child-eating giants.
A collection of macabre and darkly humorous short stories, mostly written for an adult audience.
'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' is considered to be Roald Dahl's most popular and well-known book for children.
Yes, Roald Dahl wrote several books for adults, including 'Tales of the Unexpected', which was a collection of short stories for a mature audience.
Roald Dahl's works tend to explore themes of good vs evil, childhood innocence, and the triumph of the underdog.
Roald Dahl wrote 19 children's books, as well as several screenplays, adult novels, and short story collections.
Roald Dahl's legacy is his contribution to children's literature. His books are considered to be imaginative, entertaining, and darkly funny, with many of his stories being adapted into films and stage productions.