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This fall marks the thirtieth anniversary of the death of children’s author Rild Dahl, author of favorite books. James and Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matila, Witch, And B.F.G.. In a statement posted on the official Facial World Dahl website, the author’s family has apologized for the anti-Semitic beliefs expressed during his lifetime.
“The Dahl family and the Road Dahl Story Company apologize deeply for the lasting and understandable grief caused by some of Ralph Dahl’s statements,” the post reads. “Those biased criticisms are incomprehensible to us and at the heart of Rolddahl’s stories we stand against the well-known man and values that have had a positive effect on young people for generations. We hope that those who did their best will be reminded of the lasting effect of his worst words, Ralph Dahl. “
According to NPR, Dahl spoke of Britain New Statesman During a 1983 interview, he said, “There is a trait in the Jewish character that incites hatred, perhaps a lack of generosity towards non-Jews. Could not be selected. “In 1990, the author reported Independent“I am definitely anti-Israel and as much as I strongly support Zionism to a Jew in another country like England, I have become antisemitic.”
The Dahl family also issued a separate statement, which is reported on Sunday Times Today. “Apologizing for the words of very dear grandparents is a challenging thing, but it makes it more difficult when these words hurt the whole community so much.” “We loved Roald, but we passionately disagree with his various comments.”
