Roald Dahl Tops The List Of The 50 Greatest Storytellers Of All Time

Roald Dahl was chosen as the greatest storyteller of all time in a poll commissioned by Canon UK to mark the launch of its 365 Days of Summer Competition. Roald Dahl took the top spot with 58 per cent of the vote in a poll of the greatest authors, songwriters, artists, and photographers.

Dahl was a British novelist, short story writer, poet, fighter pilot, and screenwriter. He became one of the world’s best-selling authors and is well-known for his children’s novels, which include The Witches, James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and The BFG. He was born 13 September 1916, and died 23 November 1990. 13 September is known as Roald Dahl Day.

Charles Dickens came a close second while visual storytellers including graffiti artist Banksy, Jurassic Park director Steven Spielberg and legendary cartoonist Walt Disney were also featured.

Matthew Searle – Country Director, Canon UK and Ireland said: ‘Roald Dahl in particular may be well known for his words, but the images which accompanied many of his children’s books have helped to paint a picture for children for generations.’

Here is the list: