Editing Agatha Christie

How do we approach offensive language in texts from previous times?

Be aware that this episode includes discussion of prejudice, slurs and "of its time" attitudes and language.

Thank you to my guest, Subhadra Das. You can find more information about her work at her website subhadradas.com and her book (Un)Civilised: Ten Lies That Made the West is available for pre-order.

Mentioned in this episode:

— The Sign of the Four by Arthur Conan Doyle, introduction by Shafquat Towheed

— And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

— The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie

— Three Act Tragedy by Agatha Christie

— Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie

Mentioned Shedunnit episodes:

— A Mysterious Glossary

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