“A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men.”—Roald Dahl
Few storytellers have captured the imaginations of readers like Roald Dahl. Best known for his beloved children’s books—Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, James and the Giant Peach, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, and The BFG—Dahl created worlds of dark humor, mischievous heroes, and villainous grown-ups that continue to delight audiences of all ages.
His life was as extraordinary as his fiction. Adventurer, fighter pilot, inventor, and eccentric, Dahl served in World War II, married actress Patricia Neal, and, prompted by their son’s brain injury, helped develop a life-saving medical device that has been used on thousands. His adult fiction, including the chilling short story “Lamb to the Slaughter,” reveals the darker, sharper side of his wit. Unconventional to the end, he requested to be buried with his snooker cues and a good bottle of wine.
Historian and author Daniel Stashower explores Dahl’s remarkable life and work, while actor Scott Sedar brings to life some of the writer’s most memorable stories.
General Information
