Jan 1, 2002 · In this collection of his short stories we learn some strange lessons about the dangerous world we live in. But you will have to wait until the final pages of each story to discover the last, terrible twist!"

Oct 25, 2022 · "Roald Dahl is the master of the unexpected. Things are not always what they seem and nobody should be trusted. In this collection of his short stories we learn some strange lessons about the dangerous world we live in. But you will have to wait until the final pages of each story to discover the last, terrible twist!"--Back cover

"The Landlady" and Other Short Stories study guide contains a biography of Roald Dahl, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Best summary PDF, themes, and quotes.

Just then I noticed a small, oldish man walking briskly around the edge of the pool. He was immaculately dressed in a white suit and he walked very quickly with little bouncing strides, pushing himself high up onto his toes with each step.

"Man from the South" is a short story by Roald Dahl originally published as "Collector's Item" in Collier's in September 1948. It has been adapted several times for television and film, including a 1960 version that aired as an episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents , and starred Steve McQueen , Neile Adams , and Peter Lorre .

After the war, Dahl wrote short stories about everyday fife, not military life. Many of his stories first appeared in American and British magazines and were later published in collections. A collection of his short stories, Someone Like You (1953), included ‘Man from the South’ which is …

Feb 19, 2009 · This collection contains the following stories: - Man from the South (1948) - Beware of the Dog (1944) - The Landlady (1959) - Parson's Pleasure (1958) - Pig (1960) - An African Story (1958) - The Champion of the World (1959)

Jan 13, 2011 · In this collection of his short stories we learn some strange lessons about the dangerous world we live in. But you will have to wait until the final pages of each story to …

Jan 13, 2011 · In this collection of his short stories we learn some strange lessons about the dangerous world we live in. But you will have to wait until the final pages of each story to discover...