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General Dahl News > How Roald Dahl’s wife inspired the BFG’s magical way with words

How Roald Dahl’s wife inspired the BFG’s magical way with words

How Roald Dahl’s wife inspired the BFG’s magical way with words – Lovely story about the way Roald Dahl got inspiration from his wife Patricial Neal’s way of speaking after her aneurysm in 1965.

Author KrisPosted on 24/07/201624/07/2016Categories General Dahl News

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    • The Magical World of Roald Dahl Magazine
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