Roald Dahl 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...
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