Sherlock Holmes Creator - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, a British writer and physician, created the iconic character Sherlock Holmes in 1887 for A Study in Scarlet, the first of his four novels and fifty-six short stories featuring Holmes and Dr. Watson.

The Sherlock Holmes stories, considered milestones in the field of crime fiction, have left an enduring impact. Doyle's extensive literary output goes beyond the Holmes tales, encompassing fantasy and science fiction stories centered around Professor Challenger, humorous narratives about the Napoleonic soldier Brigadier Gerard, plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction, and historical novels.

In addition to his renowned detective series, Doyle demonstrated prolificacy as a writer. Notable among his works is the early short story "J. Habakuk Jephson's Statement" (1884), which contributed to popularizing the mystery of the Mary Celeste. Here are some of his best works:

• Sherlock Holmes Series:

• "A Study in Scarlet" (1887)

• "The Sign of the Four" (1890)

• "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" (1892)

• "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes" (1893)

• "The Hound of the Baskervilles" (1902)

• "The Return of Sherlock Holmes" (1905)

• "The Valley of Fear" (1915)

• "His Last Bow" (1917)

• "The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes" (1927)

• Professor Challenger Series:

• "The Lost World" (1912)

• "The Poison Belt" (1913)

• "The Land of Mist" (1926)

• "When the World Screamed" (1928)

• Historical Novels:

• "Micah Clarke" (1889)

• "The White Company" (1891)

• "Sir Nigel" (1906)

• Other Works:

• "The Captain of the Polestar" (1890)

• "The Tragedy of the Korosko" (1898)

• "The Lost Special" (1898)

• "The Stark Munro Letters" (1895)

• "The Croxley Master" (1910)

• "The Case for Spirit Photography" (1922)

While the Sherlock Holmes series remains his most famous and enduring work, Doyle's other writings showcase his versatility as an author. If you enjoy mysteries, adventures, and historical fiction, exploring the various facets of Arthur Conan Doyle's literary works can be a delightful journey.

References;

1.  Stashower says that the compound version of his surname originated from his great-uncle Michael Conan, a distinguished journalist, from whom Arthur and his elder sister, Annette, received the compound surname of "Conan Doyle" (Stashower 20–21). The same source points out that in 1885 he was describing himself on the brass nameplate outside his house, and on his doctoral thesis, as "A. Conan Doyle" (Stashower 70).
2. Redmond, Christopher (2009). Sherlock Holmes Handbook 2nd ed. Dundurn. p. 97. Google Books. Retrieved 11 February 2017.
3. Doyle, Steven; Crowder, David A. (2010). Sherlock Holmes for Dummies. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons. p. 51.
4. "No. 27494". The London Gazette. 11 November 1902. p. 7165. The entry, 'Arthur Conan Doyle, Esq., M.D., D.L.', is alphabetised based on 'Doyle'.
5. "Scottish Writer Best Known for His Creation of the Detective Sherlock Holmes". Encyclopædia Britannica. Archived from the original on 27 May 2009. Retrieved 30 December 2009.

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