Roald Dahl In His Own Words (Audio book)

Informationen zum Autor The son of Norwegian parents, Roald Dahl was born in Wales in 1916 and educated at Repton. He was a fighter pilot for the RAF during World War Two, and it was while writing about his experiences during this time that he started his career as an author. His fabulously popular children's books are read by children all over the world. He died in November 1990. The son of Norwegian parents, Roald Dahl was born in Wales in 1916 and educated at Repton. He was a fighter pilot for the RAF during World War Two, and it was while writing about his experiences during this time that he started his career as an author. His fabulously popular children's books are read by children all over the world. He died in November 1990. Klappentext A collection of archive interviews ranging from 1972-1989, providing fascinating insight into Dahl's life and work. 1 CD. Zusammenfassung In interviews ranging from 1972 to 1989, Roald Dahl talks about writing for children; his medical inventions to aid his ailing son and wife (the actress Patricia Neal) when they were seriously ill, and writing his short stories. writing for films (including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) and the link between cruelty and laughter. 1 hr 1 min.

Product details

• Authors: AudioGo, BBC, Roald Dahl
• Assisted by: Roald Dahl (Reader / Narrator)
• Publisher: BBC Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: CD-Audio
• Released: 31.12.2017
• EAN: 9781471339318
• ISBN: 978-1-4713-3931-8
• Dimensions: 125 mm x 142 mm x 11 mm
• Series: BBC Audiobooks
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies