Agatha Christie’s works stripped of objectionable words and lines
Agatha Christie, known as the “Queen of Crime” and “Queen of Mystery,” has recently undergone changes in her works. Several novels and short story collections have been stripped of objectionable ethnic words and lines. HarperCollins has published a new edition of her first famous novel, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, with a prominent Jewish character dropped from the story. In addition, some words have been changed in her short story collection. The digital version of the ‘Miss Marple’ series also reflects these changes.
Agatha Christie’s life and achievements
Born in Torquay, England in 1890, Agatha Christie is one of the most famous mystery writers in the world. Her books have sold millions of copies and have been translated into more than 100 languages. Her novels have been the best-selling books after the Bible and Shakespeare’s works. Many films, web series, and plays have been made based on her books all over the world.
Agatha’s mother passed away when she was just ten years old, and she received her early education at home. Later, she went to Paris for further studies, where she became interested in reading crime fiction. At the age of 18, she wrote her first short story, and later she went on to write 66 crime novels, over 105 short stories, and 6 non-crime novels.
Taslima Nasreen’s story of struggle
Taslima Nasreen is a feminist, writer, and activist from Bangladesh. She has been raising women’s issues through her writings and has been writing and speaking about the bigotry of religion. Because of her novel ‘Lajja,’ a fatwa was issued against her in Bangladesh, and she had to leave the country. Taslima Nasreen took refuge in India. Before becoming a writer, she was a doctor by profession.
Agatha Christie’s works have been the subject of controversy due to the use of objectionable words and lines. However, changes are being made to her works to address these issues. In contrast, Taslima Nasreen had to leave her country because of her writings and the issues she raised. Both women have made significant contributions to the world of literature and have overcome significant struggles to make their voices heard.