Roald Dahl

Children’s Literature


Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl was an extraordinary man. He lived an amazing yet triadic life. This life influence and inspired him to be the terrific author that he was. He was the type of man who could have let life just swallow him up, but he was stronger than that. He used each experience in his life and made it count for something. His writing served as an escape to many of his problems. Because of this talent many people especially children have been greatly influenced.
Roald Dahl was born on September 13, 1916 in Llandoff, South Wales. His childhood was full of sorrow and loss. He father, Harold, died when Roald was only three years old. In that same year his sister Astri died as well. Roald was left with his mother, Sophie who also cared for two step children and her own four which included Roald. Roald was Sophie’s only son. As a young child he enjoyed stories and books. He had a very creative imagination and would entertain all o...