Agatha Christie and Rudyard Kipling have made Britain nation of \’passive racists\’, says John Barnes as he blames classic authors for bigotry – Daily Mail
As a former England footballer, he might not be the first person you would expect to deliver an impassioned critique of the literary canon. But John Barnes has blamed authors such as Agatha Christie, Rudyard Kipling and Edgar Rice Burroughs for making Brit …
Publ.Date : 2012-05-19T00:47:43Z

Football racism? Agatha Christie is to blame, says John Barnes – Daily Mirror
He says Christie, Tarzan creator Edgar Rice Burroughs and Rudyard Kipling?s Jungle Book instilled bigotry into the minds of generations Poison pen? Agatha Christie EX-Footie ace John Barnes claims writers such as Agatha Christie helped to kick off racism …
Publ.Date : 2012-05-18T23:28:58Z

Racism is caused by literature, famous footballer says: Blasts Agatha Christie, Rudyard Kipling for perpetuating bigotry – New York Daily News
The likes of Rudyard Kipling and Agatha Christie have turned England, over many generations, into a nation rife with “passive racism,” a famous former soccer star said earlier this week. The forum was a Thursday speech, “What is the cause of racism in …
Publ.Date : 2012-05-19T01:16:21Z

Finding bin Laden — more Agatha Christie than \’24\’ – CNN
(CNN)– In a new book, a “60 Minutes” interview and other recent public statements, Jose Rodriguez, a three-decade veteran of the CIA who rose to become head of the National Clandestine Service, has stoutly defended the CIA’s use of coercive …
Publ.Date : 2012-05-11T16:06:18Z

Stars on show in Agatha Christie classic – eveshamobserver.co.uk
FORMER Dynasty star Kate O’Mara is just one of several big names from the world of television who will perform an Agatha Christie classic in Cheltenham later this month. The Agatha Christie Theatre Company bring a new production of the crime writer’s story …
Publ.Date : 2012-05-18T10:07:15Z

Alley Theatre to Produce Agatha Christie\’s BLACK COFFEE on the Hubbard Stage, 7/6-8/5 – Broadway World
Beginning in July 2012, the Alley Theatre will produce Agatha Christie?s BLACK COFFEE during its popular ExxonMobil Summer Chills series. Under the direction of Gregory Boyd, the Alley?s resident company of actors will bring to life the cast …
Publ.Date : 2012-04-20T19:30:10Z

Christie amuses with dig chronicle – Buffalo News
Agatha Christie warned the reader not to expect too much out of her story of life on an archaeological dig. ?This is not a profound book,? Christie writes. ?It will give you no interesting sidelights on archaeology, there will be no …
Publ.Date : 2012-05-13T12:29:11Z

Collector uncovers Torquay Queen of Crime Agatha Christie\’s \’lost\’ play – This is South Devon
A ‘LOST’ play by Queen of Crime Agatha Christie has been uncovered. Dutch collector and freelance journalist Ralf Stultiëns, 35, uncovered the unpublished play ‘Mrs Perry’ among items that once belonged to Hughes Massey & Co Ltd, Agatha Christie’s former …
Publ.Date : 2012-05-10T05:51:52Z

My Coming-Out Letter to the Grandmother Who Raised Me – Huffington Post
I was different from everyone else; that much I understood. I wanted so much to fit in, to be normal, but I never was, and when it came down to it, I much preferred my Agatha Christie books to whatever the cool kids were up to. Much of this made me the …
Publ.Date : 2012-05-07T20:35:54Z

Agatha Christie and Rudyard Kipling made Britain a nation of passive racists … – Telegraph.co.uk

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Agatha Christie and Rudyard Kipling made Britain a nation of passive racists … Telegraph.co.uk The former England footballer John Barnes has claimed that authors such as Agatha Christie and Rudyard Kipling have helped turn Britain into a nation of ?passive racists?. By Nick Britten Barnes said books including "Ten Little Indians", ?Tarzan of the … Racism is caused by literature, famous footballer says: Blasts Agatha Christie …New York Daily News (blog) The Jungle Book has made Britain nation of 'passive racists' says John Barnes …Daily Mail Football racism? Agatha Christie is to blame, says John BarnesMirror.co.uk Click Liverpool -The Sun all 8 news articles »

Publ.Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 06:01:50 GMT

CLASSIC CRIME – Daily Mail

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CLASSIC CRIME Daily Mail By Barry Turner It is a curious sensation reviewing an Agatha Christie book. This most popular of 20th century authors is surely beyond the attentions of a mere critic. But the reissue of a batch of little-known titles in the Christie canon, …

Publ.Date : Thu, 17 May 2012 17:17:33 GMT

Book World: \’The Stonecutter\’ by Camilla Lackberg – Washington Post

Book World: 'The Stonecutter' by Camilla Lackberg Washington Post And, speaking of Dame Agatha, here's a young Swedish writer who's being hailed as ?the Swedish Agatha Christie.? Purists out there will snort in derision, but Camilla Lackberg is very, very good. Her novels are outselling those of her late countryman …

Publ.Date : Sun, 13 May 2012 21:38:13 GMT

Finding bin Laden — more Agatha Christie than \’24\’ – CNN International

Finding bin Laden — more Agatha Christie than '24' CNN International (CNN) — In a new book, a "60 Minutes" interview and other recent public statements, Jose Rodriguez, a three-decade veteran of the CIA who rose to become head of the National Clandestine Service, has stoutly defended the CIA's use of coercive … and more »

Publ.Date : Fri, 11 May 2012 16:12:48 GMT

Edward Klein\’s Invective-Laden Obama Book – New York Times

Edward Klein's Invective-Laden Obama Book New York Times This tactic brings to mind Agatha Christie ? whose amateur detective, Miss Marple, Mr. Klein says, was better at her work than Mr. Obama is at his. However, after a book full of invective and much more second- than firsthand information, ?The Amateur? … and more »

Publ.Date : Wed, 16 May 2012 22:10:51 GMT

The Bridge Series-Blog: Week 5, Episodes 9 & 10 – OntheBox

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The Bridge Series-Blog: Week 5, Episodes 9 & 10 OntheBox There's an Agatha Christie novel, I forget which one, in which the killer is revealed to be the estranged husband of one of the other characters. He's been there throughout the book, but she's just failed to recognise him. It's remembered as a rare … and more »

Publ.Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 23:38:38 GMT

Agatha\’s awfully big adventure: THE GRAND TOUR BY AGATHA CHRISTIE, EDITED BY … – Daily Mail

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Agatha's awfully big adventure: THE GRAND TOUR BY AGATHA CHRISTIE, EDITED BY … Daily Mail In preparation, I am weeding out my books. To the charity shops have gone Iris Murdoch, Anthony Burgess and Martin Amis. Coming with me is Agatha Christie. I adore Agatha – she is a criminally underrated literary artist. It's not only the intricacy of … A voyage round Agatha ChristieThe Guardian all 3 news articles »

Publ.Date : Thu, 03 May 2012 17:32:55 GMT

First love: An intrigue-filled affair – Republica

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First love: An intrigue-filled affair Republica Before he even realized it, Agatha Christie had hauled him in alright?hook, line and sinker. He could never have imagined someone could read through a whole book at one sitting: page one, two, three, 50 (gasp), 100 (gulp), 150 (this ain't happening); …

Publ.Date : Sat, 19 May 2012 02:02:57 GMT