agatha christie
Definition
Proper noun: - Agatha Christie: A prolific English writer, widely regarded as one of the most important and innovative authors in the detective fiction genre. She is famous for her numerous novels and short stories featuring detectives such as Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- I am reading an Agatha Christie novel.
- The plot twists in Agatha Christie's stories are famous.
- Many of Agatha Christie's books have been adapted for television and film.
Advanced Usage
- Used attributively to describe works, style, or elements characteristic of her writing.
- That mystery has a real Agatha Christie feel to it.
- He is a fan of Agatha Christie adaptations.
Variants and Related Words
- Christie, Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie (full name/title).
- Christiesque (adj., informal): Resembling or in the style of Agatha Christie's works.
- The play was a clever, Christiesque whodunit.
Synonyms
- Queen of Crime: A common epithet for Agatha Christie.
- Mistress of Mystery: Another descriptive title for her.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- While not a phrasal verb, the phrase "an Agatha Christie" is sometimes used informally to refer to a detective story or a situation with a complex mystery.
- The political scandal unfolded like an Agatha Christie.
Noun
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prolific English writer of detective stories (1890-1976)
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