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“Mr Hemingway says a lot of things I don’t understand,’ Matilda said, ‘Especially about men and women. But I loved it all the same.’ ‘A fine writer will always make you feel that', Mrs Phelps said. ‘And don’t worry about the bits you can’t understand. Sit back and allow the words to wash around you, like music.”

Quote by Roald Dahl

Book:Matilda

Work

Matilda

Matilda is a novel that explores themes of child empowerment and the struggle against adversity through the eyes of a child prodigy. more

Author

Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl, born on September 13, 1916, and died on November 23, 1990, was a renowned British children's author. Known for his unique humor and rich imagination, Dahl's works have been beloved by children and adults around the world. His most famous books include 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and 'James and the Giant Peach', which have become household names. more

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