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Roald Dahl: A Life Shaped by War, Words, and Whimsy

Mar 19, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 51
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Episode description

In this episode of The Compendium, we fly headfirst into the fascinating life and work of Roald Dahl. A juggernaut of children's literature whose works were just as fantastical as his life story. Today we discover how Dahl's experiences, from his adventurous spirit to his time as a fighter pilot and diplomat, shaped his unique storytelling style.

Adam traces his journey from the creation of whimsical worlds and characters from favorites like "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Matilda". But also, we explore his secret World War II spy group "The Irregulars" which was marked by both controversy and creativity, revealing a complex character behind the genius of his children's stories.

We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:

  1. "Boy: Tales of Childhood" Autobiograph by Roald Dahl
  2. "Going Solo" by Roald Dahl - Dahl's experiences in Africa and in the RAF
  3. "Roald Dahl's Marvellous Medicine" by Tom Solomon
  4. "The Irregulars: Roald Dahl and the British Spy Ring in Wartime Washington" by Jennet Conant
  5. "Storyteller: The Authorized Biography of Roald Dahl" by Donald Sturrock

 

Host & Show Info

  • Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
  • About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
  • Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin
 

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