Tales of the Unexpected (book)
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Roald Dahl
's Tales of the Unexpected is a collection of sixteen short stories
written by Roald Dahl and first published in 1979. All of the stories were earlier published in various magazines, and then in the collections Someone Like You
and Kiss Kiss
.
Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl was a British novelist, short story writer, fighter pilot and screenwriter.Born in Wales to Norwegian parents, he served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, in which he became a flying ace and intelligence agent, rising to the rank of Wing Commander...
's Tales of the Unexpected is a collection of sixteen short stories
Short story
A short story is a work of fiction that is usually written in prose, often in narrative format. This format tends to be more pointed than longer works of fiction, such as novellas and novels. Short story definitions based on length differ somewhat, even among professional writers, in part because...
written by Roald Dahl and first published in 1979. All of the stories were earlier published in various magazines, and then in the collections Someone Like You
Someone Like You (collection)
Someone Like You is a collection of short stories by Roald Dahl. It was published in 1953 by Alfred Knopf.-Contents:* "Dip in the Pool"* "Galloping Foxley"* "Lamb to the Slaughter"* "Man from the South"* "Mr. Feasey"* "Mr...
and Kiss Kiss
Kiss Kiss (book)
Kiss Kiss is a collection of short stories by Roald Dahl, first published in 1960 by Alfred Knopf. Most of the constituent stories had been previously published elsewhere.It contains the following short stories:*"The Landlady"*"William and Mary"...
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Contents
- "TasteTaste (short story)"Taste" is a short story by Roald Dahl that was first published in the March 1945 issue of Ladies Home Journal. It later appeared in the 1953 collection Someone Like You....
" - "Lamb to the SlaughterLamb to the Slaughter"Lamb to the Slaughter" is a short story by Roald Dahl. It was initially rejected, along with four other stories, by The New Yorker, but was ultimately published in Harper's Magazine in September 1953. It was adapted for an episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents and starred Barbara Bel Geddes...
" - "Man from the SouthMan from the South"Man from the South" is a short story by Roald Dahl adapted several times for television and film, including a 1960 version starring Steve McQueen and Peter Lorre.-Plot synopsis:...
" - "My Lady Love, My Dove"
- "Dip in the PoolDip in the Pool"Dip in the Pool" is a macabre short story by Roald Dahl that was originally published in the 19 January 1952 edition of The New Yorker. It later appeared in the 1953 collection Someone Like You.-Plot summary:...
" - "Galloping FoxleyGalloping Foxley"Galloping Foxley" is a short story by Roald Dahl that first appeared in the November 1953 issue of Town & Country. It was included in the 1953 collection Someone Like You, and was later adapted in an episode of Tales of The Unexpected....
" - "SkinSkin (short story)Skin is a macabre short story written by author Roald Dahl.It is featured in 'A Roald Dahl Selection', a compilation of several short stories by Dahl that has been edited by Roy Blatchford.-Plot summary:...
" - "NeckNeck (short story)"Neck" is a short story by Roald Dahl. It first appeared in the 1953 collection Someone Like You.-Plot summary:Upon inheriting his father's newspaper and magazine empire, Sir Basil Turton suddenly finds himself the most sought-after bachelor in London society. Much to everyone's surprise, he...
" - "Nunc DimittisNunc Dimittis (short story)"Nunc Dimittis" is a short story by Roald Dahl. It was first published under the title "The Devious Bachelor" in Colliers in September 1953...
" - "The LandladyThe LandladyThe Landlady is a short story by Roald Dahl.-Plot summary:The story focuses on a young and bright man named Billy Weaver who has just stepped into the world of work. Arriving in Bath for a business trip, he looks for a place to stay, and is recommended to the Bell and Dragon...
" - "William and MaryWilliam and Mary (short story)"William and Mary" is a short story by Roald Dahl, included in his 1960 collection Kiss Kiss. It was later adapted into episodes of Way Out and Tales of the Unexpected.-Plot summary:...
" - "The Way Up to HeavenThe Way Up to Heaven"The Way Up to Heaven" is a macabre short story by Roald Dahl, included in his 1960 collection Kiss Kiss. It was originally published in the 27 February 1954 edition of The New Yorker.-Plot summary:...
" - "Parson's PleasureParson's Pleasure (short story)Parson's Pleasure is a short story written by Roald Dahl, first published in the April 1958 issue of Esquire. It is included in Dahl's 1960 short story collection Kiss Kiss.-Plot summary:Mr Cyril Boggis is an antique dealer in Chelsea, London...
" - "Mrs Bixby and the Colonel's Coat"
- "Royal Jelly"
- "Edward the ConquerorEdward the Conqueror"Edward the Conqueror" is a short story written by Roald Dahl and first published in the 31 October 1953 issue of The New Yorker.-Plot summary:...
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