Sherlock Holmes For DummiesJohn 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.
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Contenido
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 |
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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 |