Description
Roald Dahl's wickedly inventive collection reimagines classic fairy tales with a darkly comedic twist that will delight readers who crave something far more irreverent than the traditional versions. Through clever, rude, and often disgusting rhymes, Dahl subverts beloved stories like Cinderella, transforming them into hilarious and grotesque tales filled with unexpected turns and macabre humor. This compendium showcases the author's signature style—sharp wit, outrageous scenarios, and a gleeful disregard for propriety—as he takes familiar narratives and turns them delightfully revolting. Perfect for readers who appreciate dark humor and clever wordplay, these verses prove that fairy tales are far more fun when they abandon their sugar-coated conventions. Dahl's irreverent retellings remind us that the best stories are those that dare to be different, rude, and unforgettably entertaining.
Available Editions
paperback
Puffin
Published Mar 1, 2003
32 pages
ISBN: 9780142302262
paperback
Puffin Books
Published Feb 23, 1984
48 pages
ISBN: 9780140504231
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Details
First Published
1982
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Revolting Rhymes by Roald Dahl.