 First edition cover | |
| Author | Roald Dahl |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Quentin Blake |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Publisher | Jonathan Cape |
Publication date | 1977 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 225 |
| ISBN | 0-14-130470-7 |
| Preceded by | Danny, the Champion of the World |
| Followed by | The Enormous Crocodile |
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More is a 1977 short story collection by British author Roald Dahl. The seven stories are generally regarded as being aimed at a slightly older audience than many of Dahl's other children's novels.[1]
The stories were written at varying times throughout his life. Two of the stories are autobiographical in nature; one describes how he first became a writer while the other describes some of Dahl's experiences as a fighter pilot in the Second World War. Another piece in the collection is a non-fiction account of a British farmer finding a legendary haul of ancient Roman treasure.
In 2023, the title story of the collection, "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar", was adapted into a short film directed by Wes Anderson with Benedict Cumberbatch as the titular character, alongside Ralph Fiennes, Dev Patel, Ben Kingsley, and Richard Ayoade.[2] Another short story from the collection, "The Swan", was also adapted into a short film directed by Anderson in 2023 and subsequently included into his 2024 anthology film.[3]
- ^ Mangan, Lucy (16 September 2016). "Scrumdiddlyumptious! My Roald Dahl top 10". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ Bergeson, Samantha (24 August 2023). "Wes Anderson's 'Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar' Sets Netflix Release Date and Shares New Art". IndieWire. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
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