Tag: Dahl
Roald Dahl: “What happens to him has a different quality”
The changes to the original English language text of Roald Dahl’s children’s books caused outrage among many readers. Although the process of subsequently changing books is common, the concrete example…
Publisher also publishes original new edition of Roald Dahl – Culture
The decision to change objectionable passages for a new edition of the books had triggered heavy criticism. After sharp criticism of a linguistic adaptation of the children’s books by author…
Children’s books: author Margit Auer about Roald Dahl and the school madness – culture
The children’s book author Margit Auer, celebrated for “The School of Magical Animals”, on linguistic corrections in Roald Dahl’s work, the current school madness and how to get children to…
Changes in Roald Dahl books: Oh, you fat mouse – culture
From Susan Vahabzadeh Roald Dahl is best known for his children’s books. But one can also find his short stories for adults disturbing – some of them are so terrifying…
Roald Dahl: Publisher deletes “fat” and “ugly” from literary classics
Works by Roald Dahl Language should become more inclusive: publisher rewrites children’s books like “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”. A (no longer contemporary) classic? A scene from “Charlie and the…
Arlene Dahl: Hollywood icon died at the age of 96
Arlene Dahl Hollywood icon died at the age of 96 Arlene Dahl’s trademark was her fiery red hair. © imago / Prod.DB US actress Arlene Dahl is dead. She died…