Roald Dahlauthor profile |
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| born | September 13, 1916 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| died | November 23, 1990 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| gender | male | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| place of birth | Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| website | http://www.roalddahl.com | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| genre | Children's Books, Literature & Fiction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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about this author
Roald Dahl was a Welsh novelist, short story writer and screenwriter of Norwegian parentage, who rose to prominence in the 1940s as an author for both children and adults. His most popular books include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, The Witches and The BFG. |
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books by Roald Dahlcombine editionsavg rating: 4.07 | 84050 ratings | 259 distinct works
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quotes by Roald Dahl
"We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams."
— Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)
— Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)
"And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it."
— Roald Dahl
— Roald Dahl
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"A little nonsense now and then,
Is cherished by the wisest men.
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— Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)
Is cherished by the wisest men.
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— Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)











