Author: Steven Doyle Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 0470484446 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 384
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Get a comprehensive guide to this important literary figure and his author. A classic literary character, Sherlock Holmes has fascinated readers for decades -- from his repartee with Dr. Watson and his unparalleled powers of deduction to the settings, themes, and villains of the stories. Now, this friendly guide offers a clear introduction to this beloved figure and his author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, presenting new insight into the detective stories and crime scene analysis that have has made Sherlock Holmes famous. Inside you'll find easy-to-understand yet thorough information on the characters, recurring themes, and locations, and social context of the Sherlock Holmes stories, the relationship of these stories to literature, and the forensics and detective work they feature. You'll also learn about the life of the author. Better understand and enjoy this influential literary character with this plain-English guide. Gain insight on these classic Doyle tales -- from the classic Hound of the Baskervilles to the lesser-known short stories to Holmes stories written by other mystery writers. Explore the appearance of Sherlock Holmes on film, TV, and stage. Examine Holmes today -- from the ever-expanding network of fans worldwide to story locations that fans can visit. It's elementary! Sherlock Holmes For Dummies is an indispensable guide for students and fans alike!
Author: Ian Edginton Publisher: ISBN: 9781910593332 Category : England Languages : en Pages : 144
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Graphic novel adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's mystery in which Dr. Watson first meets Sherlock Holmes and the two locate their apartment at 221B Baker Street in the midst of a case that spans two continents.
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle Publisher: OUP Oxford ISBN: 9780192732835 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
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Sherlock Holmes, with his amazing powers of deduction, is probably the most well-known detective in literary history. The gripping mystery, A Study in Scarlet, together with other fantastic adventures, feature in this beautiful hardback edition.
Author: A Conan Doyle Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 194
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"The Scarlet Letter Study" is a detective novel written by Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887. This story marks the debut of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, who will become the most famous detective duo in popular fiction. The title of the book is taken from a speech by consultant detective Holmes to his friend and chronicler Watson about the nature of his work, in which his investigation into the murder case described him as " Scarlet study": Murder is the colorless strand that runs through life. Our duty is to untie life, isolate it, and expose every inch of life. "This story and its main characters did not arouse public interest when they first appeared. The magazine where the story first appeared, namely Beeton's 1887 Christmas Yearbook, now has only 11 complete copies in existence, and they are of considerable value.
Author: Brittany Cavallaro Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 0062398938 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 336
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The first book in a witty, suspenseful new series about a brilliant new crime-solving duo: the teen descendants of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson. This clever page-turner will appeal to fans of Maureen Johnson and Ally Carter. Jamie Watson has always been intrigued by Charlotte Holmes; after all, their great-great-great-grandfathers are one of the most infamous pairs in history. But the Holmes family has always been odd, and Charlotte is no exception. She’s inherited Sherlock’s volatility and some of his vices—and when Jamie and Charlotte end up at the same Connecticut boarding school, Charlotte makes it clear she’s not looking for friends. But when a student they both have a history with dies under suspicious circumstances, ripped straight from the most terrifying of the Sherlock Holmes stories, Jamie can no longer afford to keep his distance. Danger is mounting and nowhere is safe—and the only people they can trust are each other.
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin's ISBN: 9780312089450 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 452
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The fifteen Sherlock Holmes stories reprinted in this volume are generally held to be the most significant, innovative and influential tales featuring Arthur Conan Doyle's archetypal detective. Drawn principally from the first three Holmes collections, these selections are each followed by a concise commentary on its relation to Doyle, other Holmes tales, and the genre of detective fiction. The nine accompanying essays, which reflect the recent critical interest in Holmes, examine the stories from a variety of contemporary critical perspectives. The first five essays (by Martin Priestamn, Peter Brooks, Gian Paolo Caprettini, John A. Hodgson , and Alastair Fowler) focus in questions of narrative, deduction, and plot; the next four (by Stephen Knight, Catherine Belsey, Rosemary Hennessey and Rajeswari Mohan, and Audry Jaffe) social, historical, ideological, and gender issues. Each critical essay is preceded by a headnote that discusses the essay's critical approach. An introduction by the editor discusses the relation of Sherlock Holmes to Doyle's own life, reviews the history of the stories' publication and reception, and provides a brief overview of the contemporary critical essays. Additional sources of enrichment and direction for further study are provided by the four appendices: a chronology of Doyle's life; a note on Doyle's favorite Holmes stories; an annotated bibliography of aholmes collections and critical studies; and a list of film and video versions of the stories in the book.
Author: Steven Doyle
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Author: Ian Edginton
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Author: A Conan Doyle
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Author: Brittany Cavallaro
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle