Name: The Mysterious Mr. Quin (en Inglés)
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Author: Christie, Agatha; Nagy, Andras
ISBN: 9781963956856

portada The Mysterious Mr. Quin (en Inglés)

Formato

Libro Físico

Editorial

Ancient Wisdom Publications

Autor

Christie, Agatha; Nagy, Andras

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

198

Encuadernación

Tapa Dura

Dimensiones

22.9 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm

ISBN13

9781963956856

The Mysterious Mr. Quin (en Inglés)

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Published in 1930, The Mysterious Mr. Quin is a collection of twelve short stories by Agatha Christie, quite unlike her usual detective fiction featuring Hercule Poirot or Miss Marple. Instead, this book explores the intersection of mystery, romance, and the supernatural, with a distinctly philosophical and emotional tone.The stories revolve around Mr. Harley Quin, a mysterious, almost otherworldly figure who appears suddenly in moments of human crisis or moral confusion. His role is not that of a detective but of a catalyst for revelation-someone who awakens insight in others. His companion, Mr. Satterthwaite, is a sensitive, observant elderly gentleman who moves in high society and becomes Quin's confidant and helper. Through Quin's guidance, Satterthwaite learns to see beneath the surface of human behavior and uncover hidden truths.Christie described Mr. Quin as her favorite character among all her creations. She saw him as a symbolic or spiritual presence, inspired by the Harlequin figure of the commedia dell'arte - a bringer of change, joy, and sometimes tragedy. The stories blend psychological mystery with themes of fate, love, death, and redemption, showing a more poetic and mystical side of Christie's imagination.While the book retains Christie's knack for puzzles and human observation, it also reveals her interest in emotion, intuition, and metaphysical ideas, marking it as one of her most unusual and haunting works.