2007-03-27 20:04:26 · 7 answers · asked by Purring Rea 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Dame Christie . she tickles our curiosity. her books are easy 2 understand even a person whose 1st language is nt english can easily enjoy n take delight in her books where as shakespeare s genius is appreciated by many but he s touh 2 read n understand .it doesnt lessen his status at all but enhances his position as a writer.
2007-03-27 23:26:09 · answer #1 · answered by vulcan_m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember reading on the back of an Agatha Christie novel that the only books that outsell hers are the Bible and Shakespeare. But this was before the Harry Potter phenomenon took off. But Agatha Christie did have so many books.
2007-03-27 23:17:36 · answer #2 · answered by Sean C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does this really matter? I enjoy Agatha Christie, but two centuries from now I don't imagine anyone will know the name of any 20th century mystery writer -- name me one writer of 19th century dime novels -- Well, ok, I still know something of Ned Buntline, but I'll wager that you don't.
Shakespeare will endure.
2007-03-27 22:51:43 · answer #3 · answered by obelix 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shakespeare ~ continues to be bought, read, and translated after centuries have passed! Second only to Bible ~ and there, again, a book that has endured for multiple centuries!
2016-01-19 13:40:56 · answer #4 · answered by LaRoyce 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember reading in the newspaper (so it must be true! ;-) ) that J.K.Rowling had now sold more Harry Potter books than there had been copies of the Bible sold in the last 200 years.
2007-03-27 20:08:18 · answer #5 · answered by Dragonfly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God....The Holy Bible is the best selling book
2007-03-27 20:09:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shakespeare.... i vote for..
2007-03-27 20:15:50 · answer #7 · answered by miladyfaire 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋