When the word ‘detective’ is uttered‚ who cannot say that the first image to come to mind was the man in the ear hat and the Belstaff coat‚ magnifying glass in hand‚ a pipe resting upon his lips? Undoubtedly‚ Sherlock Holmes is one of the most famous literary characters of all time. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s creation is known to this day as the brilliant detective who can solve any mystery using merely the prowess of his mind‚ yet the enduring image of this ‘high-functioning sociopath’ remains an
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Sherlock Holmes (/ˈʃɜrlɒk ˈhoʊmz/) is a fictional detective created by Scottish author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A London-based "consulting detective" whose abilities border on the fantastic‚ Holmes is famous for his astute logical reasoning‚ his ability to adopt almost any disguise‚ and his use of forensic science to solve difficult cases. Holmes‚ who first appeared in publication in 1887‚ was featured in four novels and 56 short stories. The first novel‚ A Study in Scarlet‚ appeared
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character of Sherlock Holmes. In the early 1880s he served as a medical officer on an Arctic whaling ship and ship’s surgeon on a voyage to West Africa. By the summer of 1882‚ he had settled in the town of Southsea in the south of England. In 1885 he received his medical degree. Even after he was a well-established writer‚ he continued to pursue his medical education‚ becoming an eye specialist. His medical practice was unsuccessful‚ leaving him plenty of free time to write. His first story was “The
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Holmes Essay As we start to talk and discuss mystery and its elements today‚ we will analyze what mystery really means. Now how we define mystery is something that is very different from person to person. In our opinions a good mystery novel is something that gives us a crime or murder or something in a sense where we are given clues ‚ people connected to the situation somehow and the main objective is to figure out “Who done it and why.” That’s where the mystery comes in the story‚ and it is to
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Holmes invited Dr Watson to accompany him to Ross-on Wye to solve a murder case. Charles McCarthy was the victim; his son‚ James was the main suspect. The McCarthys lived on John Turner’s estate. Patience Moran was the witness. Moran & a policeman found Charles McCarthy dead and James’ gun at the scene‚ Boscombe Pool. James was arrested. Alice Turner was sure he was innocent‚ So‚ she invited Holmes to solve the mystery. James admitted he went to B.P to shoot rabbits. He met his father and
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SHERLOCK WHO? “It’s elementary‚ my dear Watson!” This line stated by the famous fictional character Sherlock Holmes is known around the world. The beloved British detective‚ created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle‚ is to many the true essence of classical detective fiction. However‚ the origin and source of classical detective fiction is located further back‚ earlier than the 1930’s of Sherlock Holmes‚ in a previous century. For all the truly educated literary
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SHERLOCK HOLMES: The Golden Limping Stick “My name is Sherlock Holmes. It is my business to know what other people don’t know”. -Sherlock Holmes The Golden Limping Stick‚ the invaluable heirloom of two of the leading figures in English Society which is Lord and Lady Monacle. Sherlock Holmes was asked to save Lord and Lady Monacle in an outrageous scandal and a possible exposure. Holmes and Watson investigated the treat of scandals disclosure; just too safely secure
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The Best of Sherlock Holmes Do you know that the Guinness World Records has consistently listed Sherlock Holmes as the "most portrayed movie character" with 75 actors playing the part in over 211 films? There is something magical about the character of Sherlock Holmes created by the Scottish author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The image of the tall‚ thin man with a cape‚ carrying a magnifying glass and wearing a deerstalker is recognized immediately. He is the international icon for the
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of novels and stories of ‘Sherlock Holmes’ with us here. Please give her a warm welcome. Chuck: Thank you; I was genuinely excited when I received the invitation to come and talk on the show. Interviewer: Now‚ this novel has been highly recommended and useful as a related text for this particular area of study‚ belonging. Why do you think that is? Could you elaborate on that? Chuck: Well‚ this novel contains short stories in which the protagonist‚ detective ‘Sherlock Holmes’ and partner‚
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The short stories‚ “The Adventure of the Speckled Band” and “The Blanched Soldier‚” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle are filled with adventurous investigations featuring the genius detective Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock Holmes and is his trustworthy assistant‚ Dr. Watson‚ investigate the problems that are brought to them by clients‚ Helen Stoner and Mr. James M. Dodd‚ whom both seek their help in coming up with solutions to their cases. In “the Adventure of the Speckled Band‚” Helen Stoner‚ a desperate young
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