ROALD DAHL’S WORK THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS OF LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS: INSIGHTS AND IMPLICATIONS

Abstract

The paper aims to provide an overview of the different types of linguistic analyses of the work of the celebrated British children’s author, Roald Dahl, who continues to be one of the most beloved writers despite having passed away more than three decades ago. This critical survey will examine the various facets of Dahl’s work that have been analyzed to date, including nonce words, the use of figurative language, the challenges encountered when translating specific lexis, as well as his discourse. Our analysis will show what approaches and methods the scientists relied on, but also what the possible pedagogical implications of their results are.