Penguin Random House announces it will republish Roald Dahl’s children’s books in original, or “classic,” form following ongoing editing controversy.
Penguin Random House announced on Friday it will republish Roald Dahl’s children’s books in original, or “classic,” form following ongoing editing controversy.
Following widespread backlash from readers, literary minds and the queen consort herself, Penguin Random House will republish 17 of Dahl's unedited titles later this year as part of “The Roald Dahl Classic Collection." The other, altered versions put out by Puffin Books — the children’s imprint of Penguin Random House in the U.K. — will also remain in circulation.
With the censorship controversy, Dahl remains in the zeitgeist. Read on for more context about what happened, and why it matters.Inclusive MindsThe changes were made with the approval of the Roald Dahl Story Company, which owns the right to the author's work. The Roald Dahl Story Company said in a statement that it worked with Puffin Books to ensure the “wonderful stories and characters continue to be enjoyed by all children today.
Colors were changed, too: The worm in"James and the Giant Peach" no longer has “lovely pink” skin but “lovely smooth skin.” Miss Spider's head isn't described as being black. The queen consort of the United Kingdom seemed to speak out about the changes, too. During a reception for her book club on Feb. 23, Queen Camilla referenced censorship, urging writers to “remain true to your calling, unimpeded by those who may wish to curb the freedom of your expression or impose limits on your imagination.”
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