Roald Dahl Books Editing Controversy, Explained: Backlash To
Netflix and the Roald Dahl Story Company, which controls the rights to the books, announced in 2021 they were teaming up to bring some of the classics to animated TV series. With the censorship...
Changes to Roald Dahl’s classic children’s books spark ... - CNN
Feb 21, 2023 · The news that changes have been made to the works of best-selling children’s author Roald Dahl has been met with anger from leading writers, including Booker prizewinner Salman Rushdie, who...
Why Rewrites to Roald Dahl’s Books Are Stirring Controversy
Feb 20, 2023 · A British publisher has come under fire for rewriting new editions of Roald Dahl’s children’s books to remove language that today’s readers deem offensive when it comes to …
New editions of Roald Dahl books remove words deemed offensive - NPR
Feb 21, 2023 · New editions of legendary works by British author Roald Dahl are being edited to remove words that could be deemed offensive to some readers, according to the late writer's company. Dahl wrote...
Roald Dahl's publisher responds to backlash by keeping 'classic ... - NPR
Feb 24, 2023 · For readers who don't want tweaked versions of Matilda, The BFG, The Twits and other delightfully wicked Dahl tales, Penguin Random House Children's in the UK has announced The Roald Dahl...
Publisher rolls back proposed changes to Roald Dahl books ... - ABC News
Feb 24, 2023 · The publisher behind Roald Dahl's children's books announced Friday it will keep printing the original text of the late author's beloved titles, rolling back proposed changes that had recently sparked backlash from some members of the literary community.
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Apr 5, 2024 · BRAND NEW STORIES FEATURING ROALD DAHL’S ICONIC CHARACTERS COMING LATER THIS YEAR. The new publishing includes a story based on The Twits by Greg James and Chris Smith, and a festive short story collection by a …
Roald Dahl: The fierce debate over rewriting children's classics - BBC
May 30, 2023 · Recent revisions made to Roald Dahl's children's novels sparked a controversy over censorship. However, the rewriting and editing of books is nothing new, writes Neil Armstrong.
Roald Dahl: Original books to be kept in print following criticism
Feb 24, 2023 · Roald Dahl's books are to be printed in their original form, following criticism of the decision to amend novels including The BFG, making them more suitable for modern audiences.
Roald Dahl: Rishi Sunak joins criticism of changes to author's books - BBC
Feb 20, 2023 · Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has criticised changes to Roald Dahl books, after the removal of some references to things like characters' appearance and weight sparked a fierce debate.