The Best of Roald Dahl is a collection of 25 of Roald Dahl's short stories. The first edition was published in 1978. In one of its previous publications, it included, the story "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar" which was made into an Academy Award-winning short film by Wes Anderson and was streamed on Netflix as well.
Contents Madame Rosette Man from the South The Sound Machine Taste Dip in the Pool Skin Edward the Conqueror Lamb to the Slaughter Galloping Foxley The Way Up to Heaven Parson's Pleasure The Landlady William and Mary Mrs. Bixby and the Colonel's Coat Royal Jelly Georgy Porgy Genesis and Catastrophe Pig The Visitor Claud's Dog The Ratcatcher Rummins Mr Hoddy Mr Feasey The Champion of the World
Reception
Many book reviewing websites have mentioned positive reviews on the book.
- Los Angeles Times
- New York Times Book Review
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