Roald Dahl's publisher backs down after anti-woke backlash: 'Classic' language version to stay in print
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The U.K. publisher of Roald Dahl's books has relented and will keep the "classic" language version of the famous author's stories in print, along with an "inclusive" edition.
"The Roald Dahl Classic Collection will sit alongside the newly released Puffin Roald Dahl books for young readers… readers will be free to choose which version of Dahl’s stories they prefer," the publisher said in a press release. Kristine Parks is an associate editor for Fox News Digital. Read more.
Puffin UK and the late author's estate came under scrutiny after updating passages in the U.K. editions of books like "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" to appeal to modern readers.
Language describing "fat" characters was altered and gender-neutral language was added, among other changes.
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