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Revolting Rhymes gathers six beloved fairy tales and reimagines them in Roald Dahl’s distinctive, witty verse. Presented as rhythmic poems, each story twists the expected happily‑ever‑after into a clever, unexpected conclusion, delighting both children and adults.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Poetry/Narrative Poetry
Authors: Roald Dahl
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