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Author: Roald Dahl

📘 The Great Automatic Grammatizator and Other Stories by Roald Dahl

The Great Automatic Grammatizator and Other Stories is a compilation of thirteen Roald Dahl short stories, including the title tale "The Great Automatic Grammatizator", "Mrs. Bixby and the Colonel's Coat", "Parson's Pleasure", "Man from the South", "Landlady", "Katina", "Royal Jelly", "Taste", and "Neck". The stories span a wide spectrum of tones—from witty, light‑hearted humor to unsettling, macabre twists—showcasing Dahl’s skill for surprising plot turns and imaginative settings. The anthology is designed for young readers, presenting an accessible gateway to Dahl’s adult‑oriented storytelling while maintaining his trademark blend of humor, danger, and inventive language.

First publish date: 1982

Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories

Authors: Roald Dahl

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