Roald Dahl wrote a total of 43 books in his lifetime, spanning novels, short story collections, poetry, and non-fiction works.
Breakdown of Roald Dahl's Works
- Dahl authored 19 novels, including beloved classics such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory , Matilda , and James and the Giant Peach.
- He published 13 collections of short stories, often geared toward adults as well as children.
- Roald Dahl released 3 collections of poems and 8 non-fiction books, though only 2 were published before his death.
Notable Titles
- The Gremlins (1943) was his first book, and Esio Trot (1990) was the last published while he was alive.
- His final novel, The Minpins , was published posthumously.
Roald Dahl's works have sold over 250 million copies worldwide and remain popular for their creative, imaginative storytelling.