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Exploring the enduring appeal of Agatha Christie's work, Tison Pugh highlights seven paradoxes that define her success as a novelist. He examines her unique approach to genre conventions, blending personal experiences with literary devices, and her complex relationship with the mystery genre and adaptations. Pugh also delves into her sardonic humor, critique of Englishness, and her ambivalence towards the cozy mystery subgenre, showcasing how these elements contribute to her status as a literary icon whose work remains relevant today.
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Understanding Agatha Christie, Tison Pugh
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- Understanding Agatha Christie
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tison Pugh
- Publisher
- University of South Carolina Press
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 156
- ISBN13
- 9781643364407
- Category
- About Literature
- Description
- Exploring the enduring appeal of Agatha Christie's work, Tison Pugh highlights seven paradoxes that define her success as a novelist. He examines her unique approach to genre conventions, blending personal experiences with literary devices, and her complex relationship with the mystery genre and adaptations. Pugh also delves into her sardonic humor, critique of Englishness, and her ambivalence towards the cozy mystery subgenre, showcasing how these elements contribute to her status as a literary icon whose work remains relevant today.