Sing A Song of Sixpence by Agatha Christie #audiobook
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Publicado 2024-04-20
"Sing a Song of Sixpence" is a short story by Agatha Christie, first published in the December 1929 issue of the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News in the U.K. The story was later collected in the anthology "The Listerdale Mystery" (1934) and published in the U.S. in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine in February 1947 and the collection "The Witness for the Prosecution and Other Stories" (1948).
Within Christie's extensive body of work, "Sing a Song of Sixpence" stands as an early example of her mastery of the short story format. Published in 1929, the story falls within the Golden Age of Detective Fiction in Britain, a period characterized by puzzle-like mysteries, amateur sleuths, and complex plots. While the story deviates from some of Christie's more famous works by featuring a one-off protagonist instead of her iconic detectives, it still showcases her ability to craft intricate and engaging mysteries.
One criticism of "Sing a Song of Sixpence" is the unexpected resolution that may leave readers feeling that they were not given a fair chance to solve the mystery themselves.
The story also reflects the class stereotypes and prejudices prevalent in British society during the early 20th Century . These class dynamics in the story provide insight into the social attitudes of the era, even as they may not align with contemporary values.
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Todos los comentarios (21)
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The Queen of crime, read by the best narrator in the business. Brilliant!
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I had forgotten: it's Saturday and time for Classic Detective! What a pleasant surprise. 😊
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I think it was the comedy movie, "Murder by Death" in which many authors of detective fiction were roasted, where the Agatha Christie character was accused of "withholding clues from her readers." I had to laugh when I heard that, because who hasn't read Christie and at the end said,"well, if I had only known THAT . . ."?
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Excellent, Tony! Wonderful hearing you read Agatha Christie in your indomitable style; all the different voices. Thank you! Enjoyed the end waffle and all the information about the story; history of the era; and all the bits and bobs thrown in for our consideration.
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One of her ones where you have no idea where it's going! Thanks Tony!
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Just so lovely to continue to enjoy having a content generator who is HUMAN & has several hats that he wears so well- an educationally creative vaudeville of STORYTELLING. I love Agatha’s writing. Such genuine contributions to writing from what might be called a “singular narrative voice”; however, the creativity of logical imagination is supremely elegant & eloquent. And Tony…just a world communities’ “cup of tea”- Thank you! ☕️🫖🪭 of 🗝️🚪🪄🪅,🪆,🖼️ of ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️📝📚📖❣️
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Oh, this is a feeling similar to when the cake is just cool enough to cut! Yum!
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Please don't misinterpret this sentence! - "He had made love to her, in a discreet, elderly, man-of-the-world fashion." In 1929, "made love to" simply meant "flirted with", usually light-heartedly and in a public place. To 'make' love meant to 'pretend' love, to flirt without any real feelings involved. Yes, it's still uncomfortable to us, a man approaching 60 flirting with a girl he knew was 17, but it's not nearly as creepy as it sounds! And Christie doesn't express approval; I think she is experimenting with an unattractive lead, and she opens with his inappropriate flirting because she doesn’t want us to find this character sympathetic. I wouldn't call him a sleuth... more a man with access to documents and a rational former profession. She makes it clear he won't be venturing out of his cul-de-sac again! Thanks again, Tony. 😊
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Excellent Tony. I had read this many years ago but had forgotten it almost totally! Loved your reading of it and loved the after-chat. Thanks so much.
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I am genuinely shocked by the quality of this podcast. The dialog after the story really captivated me. It is so vastly different than 90% of the podcasts I have listened to over the years.
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Hi, dear Tony! Wonderful selection, one of my favorite Agathas. Thank you!❤
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I think this presentation is one of my favorite!! Love stories like this!! Great job ❤
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Very enjoyable, Tony! Masterful storytelling, entertaining, interesting, informative commentary. Thank you!
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Oh to have the writing brilliance of Lady Agatha! Question: if I didn't know a woman wrote this, I would have most certainly thought a man penned this by the way the older gent sees Magdalen mostly as an object. It seems her youth and beauty made her more interesting. Does it seem lightly misogynistic? I don't mean the age difference or them coupling up. Somehow it seems a little discomforting. I think it is important to take into account the culture in which the story is birthed. I find it interesting. Sorry if my comment offended anyone.☮️
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Lol; I loved that, Sir Edward would have been a fine Character to use in further stories! Thank-You!!
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Very enjoyable reading and conversation. I have not heard this story before and i honestly thought i had heard them all.
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I don't think she withholds information from the reader. There are no sudden strangers who appear at the end. She puts in all the clues, but does not give the proper interpretation, often allowing a character like Hastings to express an incorrect meaning, Even in Roger Ackroyd, she has the doctor say, "I did what needed to be done...." without spelling out the specifics. I love the way she fools me, sometimes even on re-reading. But when l do remember the murderer, it's fun to re-read and see how skillfully she constructs the plot. She was an amazing writer!
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I think that Mrs Christie nailed the great aunt character. The sort of woman who does "good", in order to control others. By being generous she holds the moral high ground, and expects the recipient to be beholden to her. Not a nice lady at all, so we don't need to reproach ourselves for enjoying her demise. Nor need we pity the murderer because he was legitimately illegitimate. A guilt free indulgence, better than chocolate.
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I enjoyed your commentary!
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That was amazing. What a voice, bro! Great voice acting. I thoroughly enjoyed this.
