Roald Dahl (13
September 1916 – 23 November 1990) was a British novelist, short story writer,
poet, fighter pilot, and screenwriter.
Born in Wales to
Norwegian parents, Dahl served in the Royal Air Force during World War II, in
which he became a flying ace and intelligence officer, rising to the rank of
Acting wing commander. He rose to prominence in the 1940s with works for both
children and adults and became one of the world's best-selling authors. He has
been referred to as "one of the greatest storytellers for children of the
20th century". Among his awards for contribution to literature, he
received the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement in 1983, and Children's
Author of the Year from the British Book Awards in 1990. In 2008 The Times
placed Dahl 16th on its list of "The 50 greatest British writers since
1945".
Dahl's short
stories are known for their unexpected endings and his children's books for
their unsentimental, often very dark humour. His works include James and the
Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The Witches, Fantastic
Mr Fox, The Twits, George's Marvellous Medicine and The BFG.
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