Teller of the Unexpected: The Life of Roald Dahl, An Unofficial Biography

Roald Dahl was a renowned storyteller who crafted exotic tales with moral lessons and vibrant characters, identifying as a rule-breaker, iconoclast, and romantic. This new biography by Matthew Dennison re-evaluates the narrative surrounding Dahl and examines his literary output to reveal his story as a hero and child's friend.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 04 August 2022
Publisher: Head of Zeus

Roald Dahl, a renowned storyteller, was a visionary who approached his craft with the same audacity as an explorer. Throughout his life, he possessed a unique ability to tap into the child's perspective, creating captivating tales that were both exotic and morally rich. His stories featured vibrant characters that continue to resonate in the public imagination to this day. In this groundbreaking biography, Matthew Dennison challenges the conventional narrative surrounding Dahl, delving into his life as a school sporting hero, daring pilot, and wartime spy-turned-author. Through a comprehensive examination of primary resources and Dahl's extensive literary output, Dennison unveils the story of a man who embraced his status as a rule-breaker, iconoclast, and romantic, simultaneously occupying both insider and outsider roles. This biography also explores Dahl's profound connection with children, as he effortlessly befriended them and incorporated their perspectives into his writing. By shedding light on the lesser-known aspects of Dahl's life and career, this biography provides a fresh and captivating perspective on a literary legend who left an indelible mark on the world of storytelling.

Weight: 370g
Dimension: 144 x 208 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788549417