ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE Ultimate Collection: 23 Novels & 200+ Short Stories (eBook)

Enriched edition. Unraveling Mysteries and Delving into Victorian Crime: Legendary Detective Fiction Collection

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Autor)

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2024
12617 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654781301-9 (EAN)

Infos

"Arthur Conan Doyle Ultimate Collection: 23 Novels & 200+ Short Stories" stands as an unparalleled anthology that encapsulates the prolific genius of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This compendium offers readers a comprehensive journey through Conan Doyle's imaginative and intricately woven narratives, characterized by his rich prose and keen observational detail. Emphasizing the sharp interplay between rational deduction and the supernatural, this collection reflects the Victorian era's fascination with both science and mystique. Classic tales featuring the legendary Sherlock Holmes are complemented by lesser-known gems, showcasing Conan Doyle's versatility across genres such as historical fiction and adventure. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a physician by training, fused his scientific background with literary prowess to explore the human psyche and societal norms through his narratives. Born in 1859 in Edinburgh, his interests in evolution, spirituality, and criminology significantly shaped his storytelling style, making him a bridge between the empirical and the extraordinary. The creation of Sherlock Holmes not only revolutionized detective fiction but also mirrored Conan Doyle's engagement with contemporary issues of justice and morality. For lovers of classic literature, this immense collection is indispensable, serving both as an introduction to Doyle's groundbreaking contributions to forensic science in literature and a nostalgic revisit to familiar characters and plots. Its expansive range guarantees that readers will find themselves engrossed in tales that resonate with timeless themes of intrigue, morality, and human complexity.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.1.2024
• Einführung: Zoe Carrington
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Zoe Carrington
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Krimi / Thriller
• Schlagworte: 19th century crime • adventure stories • Agatha Christie • And Then She Was Gone • british authors • Classic Literature • classic short stories • Crime Fiction • Dan Brown • Detective Fiction • detective fiction collection • English mystery stories • famous authors • Father Brown • iconic literary characters • In the blood • intricate plot development • John Grisham • Ken Follett • logical reasoning puzzles • medical background inspiration • My Sister's Grave • mystery novels • Robert Ludlum • Sherlock Holmes • sherlock holmes mysteries • short story collections • the missing ones • victorian era fiction • Victorian Literature