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Agatha Christie's enduring appeal captivates millions, making this book a delightful companion for her fans. The authors, passionate admirers, present a rich collection of memorabilia, including first edition jackets, stills from adaptations, and photographs of locations featured in her stories. This immersive experience transports readers into the world of Christie and her characters. Her debut novel, 'The Mysterious Affair at Styles' (1920), was inspired by a challenge from her sister and her experiences as a VAD nurse during World War I, which equipped her with knowledge of drugs and poisons. These circumstances launched her remarkable writing career. The authors chronologically discuss each novel, providing plot summaries, bibliographical details, background on Christie’s life during the writing process, and insights into the reception of her works. They also cover adaptations into film and television. Readers can trace Christie’s literary journey alongside her personal life and travels, exploring the evolution of her iconic detectives. This unique companion to her novels is sure to resonate with all who cherish her work.
Zakup książki
Agatha Christie, Vanessa Wagstaff, Stephen Poole
- Język
- Rok wydania
- 2004
- Oprawa
- (twarda)
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- Tytuł
- Agatha Christie
- Podtytuł
- A Reader's Companion
- Język
- angielski
- Autorzy
- Vanessa Wagstaff, Stephen Poole
- Wydawca
- Aurum Press
- Rok wydania
- 2004
- Oprawa
- twarda
- Liczba stron
- 224
- ISBN10
- 1845130154
- ISBN13
- 9781845130152
- Seria
- Kategorie
- Ocena
- 4,15 z 5
- Opis
- Agatha Christie's enduring appeal captivates millions, making this book a delightful companion for her fans. The authors, passionate admirers, present a rich collection of memorabilia, including first edition jackets, stills from adaptations, and photographs of locations featured in her stories. This immersive experience transports readers into the world of Christie and her characters. Her debut novel, 'The Mysterious Affair at Styles' (1920), was inspired by a challenge from her sister and her experiences as a VAD nurse during World War I, which equipped her with knowledge of drugs and poisons. These circumstances launched her remarkable writing career. The authors chronologically discuss each novel, providing plot summaries, bibliographical details, background on Christie’s life during the writing process, and insights into the reception of her works. They also cover adaptations into film and television. Readers can trace Christie’s literary journey alongside her personal life and travels, exploring the evolution of her iconic detectives. This unique companion to her novels is sure to resonate with all who cherish her work.