Critics are accusing the British publisher of Roald Dahl's classic children's books of censorship after it removed colourful language from works such as 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and 'Matilda' to make them more acceptable to modern readers.
Critics are accusing the British publisher of Roald Dahl's classic children's books of censorship after it removed colourful language from works such as "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Matilda" to make them more acceptable to modern readers.
The word "black" was removed from the description of the terrible tractors in 1970s "The Fabulous Mr. Fox." The machines are now simply "murderous, brutal-looking monsters."Booker Prize-winning author Salman Rushdie was among those who reacted angrily to the rewriting of Dahl's words.
The language was reviewed in partnership with Inclusive Minds, a collective which is working to make children's literature more inclusive and accessible. Any changes were "small and carefully considered," the company said. Regardless of his personal failings, fans of Dahl's books celebrate his use of sometimes dark language that taps into the fears of children, as well as their sense of fun.
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