Roald Dahl Books Rewritten to Remove ‘Offensive’ and Non-Gender-Neutral Language

Roald Dahl Books Rewritten to Remove ‘Offensive’ and Non-Gender-Neutral Language
A picture of late author Roald Dahl (L) is seen on display at the newly renovated Roald Dahl Museum and Story Center in Great Missenden near London, England on Oct. 16, 2018. Robin Millard/AFP via Getty Images
Katabella Roberts
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New editions of Roald Dahl’s children’s books are being rewritten to remove language deemed offensive by the publisher Puffin Books, including the words “fat” and “ugly.”

A note from Puffin at the beginning of the new editions, which have been viewed by The Telegraph, reads: “The wonderful words of Roald Dahl can transport you to different worlds and introduce you to the most marvelous characters. This book was written many years ago, and so we regularly review the language to ensure that it can continue to be enjoyed by all today.”
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