What profession do Kōbō Abe and Agatha Christie share?
Agatha Christie Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie, Lady Mallowan, DBE ("née" Miller; 15 September 1890 – 12 January 1976) was an English crime novelist, short story writer and playwright. She is best known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving around her fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. She also wrote the world's longest-running play, a murder mystery, "The Mousetrap", and six romances under the name Mary Westmacott. In 1971 she was elevated to Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) for her contribution to literature.
Mr. Harley Quin Harley Quin is a fictional character created by Agatha Christie and the most mysterious of all her detectives. His name is a word play on "Harlequin" which may be a clue to his personality. Mr. Quin helps his older friend Mr. Satterthwaite solve crimes using his extraordinary skills and instincts. He appears in the 12 short stories appearing in "The Mysterious Mr Quin", first published in 1930. in an additional two short stories "The Love Detectives" and "The Harlequin Tea Set" from "Problem at Pollensa Bay and Other Stories". Mr. Quin's emissary Mr. Satterthwaite, who appears together with him in all the previously mentioned short stores, also appears without him in Christie's short story Dead Man's Mirror, and in her novel Three-Act Tragedy.