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Roald Dahl’s books rewritten to make them 'less offensive'

A cake decorated in the style of the Roald Dahl children's book "Matilda" on display at the Cake and Bake show in London, England, in October 2015. (File photo: Reuters)

LONDON: New editions of the works of Roald Dahl - the bestselling British novelist whose children’s classics include “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Matilda” and “James and the Giant Peach” - have been rewritten to make them less offensive and more inclusive, according to a representative from the author’s estate.

The changes have prompted widespread criticism from prominent literary figures and others, including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain.

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