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The Role of Symbols, Details, and Literary Hints in Shaping Meaning in Agatha Christie's Works

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This article examines the role of symbols, artistic details, and literary hints in shaping the meaning of Agatha Christie’s works. The study analyses how objects, settings, recurring motifs, and indirect hints contribute to the development of the mystery, guide the reader’s expectations, and reveal the psychological dimensions of characters. The analysis draws on literary approaches to symbolism, narrative structure, detail, and detective fiction.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.24025400

Author: Yusupova Shaxzoda

Language: English

Topic: Crime and Detective Fiction Studies

Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7225459717

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