Literature & Writing

Grab your magnifying glass and get ready for an adventure as we sleuth out the mysteries of Agatha Christie’s life and writings! Often called the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie is the world’s best-selling mystery writer. In five sessions, we’ll examine the adventures and mysteries of Christie’s own life, the popularity of her famous detectives, the form and subversions of the classic detective novel, the influence of travel and archeology upon her stories, and the ways her writing responds to the changing social landscape of early 20th century Britain. Instructor: Ann Stephenson. No class Nov 4 & 25.