Sherlock Holmes For Dummies

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John Wiley & Sons, 2010 M02 22 - 384 páginas
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!

 

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Holmes and His Adventures
143
Delving into The Hound of the Baskervilles
163
The Gaslight Goes Away The Modern Stories
179
Common Themes and Threads
197
The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes
215
Beyond Baker Street
233
Introduction 1
251
Adapting Holmes for Stage and Screen
257
Ten Sherlockian Places to Visit 303 Chapter 18 Ten Books Every Sherlockian Should Have 317 Chapter 19 Ten Notable Quotes and Passages
323
Active Sherlock Holmes Societies
329
Index
341
Elementary Beginnings and Background
7
The Great Detective and His Life in Crime
29
Arthur Conan Doyle The Doctor Who Created
49
Life in the Days of London Fog
69
What a Bunch of Characters
83

Communities of Sherlockians
283
The Great Detective and His Life in Crime 29 Chapter 3 Arthur Conan Doyle The Doctor Who Created the Detective 49 Chapter 4 Life in the Days o...
293
Ten Sherlockian Places to Visit
303
Cops Landladies and Others The Supporting
102
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Steven Doyle is co-founder of Wessex Press/Gasogene Books, a small press specializing in Sherlock Holmes books, including the landmark Sherlock Holmes Reference Library. David A. Crowder is the author or co-author of several For Dummies titles.

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