Roald Dahl Lessons: 110 Years Later In 2026, exactly 110 years passed since the birth of a person whose books have been read and continue to be read by millions of children and adults around the world. Roald Dahl is not just a children's writer. He is a phenomenon. His books — \"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,\" \"Matilda,\" \"James and the Giant Peach,\" \"The Witches,\" \"The BFG, or The Big Friendly Giant\" — have long become classics passed down from generation to generation. But behind these funny, sometimes terrifying, and always profound stories, there is a living person who has gone through the trials of war, personal tragedies, and professional doubts. Roald Dahl has left us not only books but also a whole set of life lessons that do not age. How to write, how to live, how to treat children and oneself — he has answers to many questions. And today, looking back on his path, we understand that his lessons are not just the advice of a writer, but a philosophy of life.Lesson One: Do Not Be Afraid of the Dark. It Makes the Light Brighter Dahl never sugarcoated reality for children. His books are full of brutality: evil teachers beat students, witches want to turn children into mice, and Matilda's parents are complete scoundrels. But this does not make his stories pessimistic. On the contrary, it is the contrast between darkness and light that creates that magic. He taught that the world is not perfect, and a child must be prepared to face the fact that adults can be unjust, and life can be hard. However, he always had a chance to win if he was wise, kind, and resourceful. This is a lesson of honesty. Dahl did not deceive children. He did not tell them that everything would be fine if they just waited. He said, \"Everything will be fine if you take action.\" His heroes do not wait for salvation — they fight. And this thought is one of the most important in his heritage. We live in a world where children are often protected from any unpleasantness, but Dahl re ... Read more