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Roald Dahl
AuthorBooks · Second hand1916-1990
Roald Dahl was a British author of popular children's literature and short stories, a poet, screenwriter and a wartime fighter ace. His books have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide. He has been called "one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century".
750
Titles
15
Featured books
5
Curiosities
About Roald Dahl
Birth
1916
Death
1990
First book
1942
Years writing
84
Roald Dahl was a British author of popular children's literature and short stories, a poet, screenwriter and a wartime fighter ace. His books have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide. He has been called "one of the greatest storytellers for children of the 20th century".
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Roald Dahl was born in Wales in 1916 to Norwegian parents.
Before becoming a world-famous author, he served as a fighter pilot during the Second World War.
His short stories for adults are renowned for their unexpected and surprising endings.
He wrote over 750 works, ranging from children's literature to horror.
His writing style is defined by dark humor and an unsentimental view of childhood.
