An African Story

An African Story

"An African Story" is a short story, of about 6,000 words, written by Roald Dahl and published as part of "Over To You" in 1945.

Plot introduction

A man is so disgusted by his associates violent behaviour towards animals that he sets up a meeting for the associate with an animal in which he is sure to come off far the worst.


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