Popular written works from Roald Dahl are being altered by the publisher to remove language now deemed offensive.
A publisher has altered children's books by– the author of several well-received children's books that were later made into hit movies, including"Matilda,""James and the Giant Peach," and"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" – to remove language now deemed offensive.
Roald Dahl, the author of several popular works, including Matilda, James and the Giant Peach, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. In"Matilda," the description of Mrs. Trunchbull's"great horsey face" has been changed to simply"face," and"eight nutty little idiots" now reads"eight nutty little boys."The Oompa Loompas in"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" were once described by Dahl as"small men", but now they are known in the rewritten books as"small people."Dahl, who passed away in 1990, is pictured on December 11, 1971.
"We want to ensure Roald Dahl’s wonderful stories and characters continue to be enjoyed by all children today," a spokesperson for the company said told Fox News Digital."When publishing new print runs of books written years ago, it’s not unusual to review the language used alongside updating other details including a book’s cover and page layout.
Dahl, who passed away in 1990, has come under scrutiny in recent years for alleged anti-Semitic comments he made prior to his death.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
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