Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl was a British novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter known for his darkly imaginative children's books and macabre adult fiction. Born in Llandaff, Wales in 1916 to Norwegian parents, he drew on his extraordinary life experiences — including being a World War II fighter pilot and intelligence officer — to fuel his writing. His children's books, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda, have sold over 250 million copies and remain beloved worldwide. He died in 1990, leaving a literary legacy that continues to enchant and unsettle readers of all ages.