* The Nobel Prize in Literature: Though nominated multiple times, Agatha Christie never received the Nobel Prize in Literature.
* The Pulitzer Prize: The Pulitzer Prize is awarded for journalism and literature, but Agatha Christie was not a recipient.
* Other Major Awards: She didn't receive major awards like the Booker Prize or the National Book Award, which were not established until after her peak writing years.
Here's what Agatha Christie *did* achieve:
* Massive Commercial Success: She became the best-selling fiction writer of all time, selling over two billion copies worldwide.
* Queen of Crime: Her legacy as a crime writer is unparalleled. She is credited with popularizing the detective fiction genre and creating iconic characters like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.
* Other Honors:
* She was awarded the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in 1971 for her contributions to literature.
* The Agatha Award, established in 1980, honors the best mystery novels of the year.
Agatha Christie's popularity and influence within the literary world speak for themselves. Even though she didn't receive prestigious literary awards, her work continues to be celebrated and enjoyed by readers around the globe.