Sir arthur conan doyle himself would select the very best that is, his own. Conversations with arthur conan doyle is an imagined conversation with this remarkable figure. Ranking author arthur conan doyles best books a bibliography. Arthur conan doyle, in full sir arthur ignatius conan doyle, born may 22, 1859, edinburgh, scotlanddied july 7, 1930, crowborough, sussex, england, scottish writer best known for his creation of the detective sherlock holmesone of the most vivid and enduring characters in english fiction. Doyles attitude towards his most famous creation was ambivalent. But how best to progress through the sherlock holmes canon, a body of 56 short stories and four novels and that number counting only the material written by conan doyle himself, some more essential than others. Arthur conan doyle lived a very long and prosperous life. Though his fathers family was prominent, charles was a civil servant who. Arthur conan doyle biography, books and facts famous authors.
Top 25 quotes by arthur conan doyle of 426 az quotes. Arthur conan doyle may 22, 1859 july 7, 1930 created one of the worlds most famous characters, sherlock holmes. A study in scarlet by arthur conan doyle, the adventures of sherlock holmes by arthur conan doyle, the hound of. This post remembers him on his 158 th birthday and celebrates the genius that the legendary writer was. He was a prolific writer whose other works include science fiction stories, historical novels, plays and romances. Holmes always approaches his cases with the gentility and logic of a scientist, but the stories are suffused with an aura of the supernatural. The 12 best sherlock holmes stories, according to arthur.
Arthur conan doyle wrote 56 short stories and four novels starring his fictional sleuth. The best books on sherlock holmes five books the best. Arthur conan doyle quotes author of a study in scarlet. One can always begin at the beginning with that first print appearance, sir arthur conan doyle s 1887 novel a study in scarlet. Andrew dickson explores the fame, success, trials and tribulations that holmes brought to his creator, arthur conan doyle. Sir arthur ignatius conan doyle was a british writer best known for his detective fiction featuring the character sherlock holmes.
Biography of sir arthur conan doyle, an author published by top five books. A prolific writer of much renown, his books were mostly detective fiction. His body of work includes nearly 200 novels, short stories, poems, historical books and pamphlets. Sir arthur conan doyle, the creator of the character sherlock holmes released his 12 favourite sherlock holmes stories to the strand magazine in 1927. Leaving aside his most famous creation, conan doyle also wrote science fiction, historical novels, plays, romances, poetry and nonfiction. Sir arthur conan doyle often resented the fact that sherlock holmes.
Sir arthur conan doyle biography list of works, study. Being the most famous of the four holmes novels, and the most captivating and. Sir arthur ignatius conan doyle 22 may 1859 7 july 1930 was a british writer best known for his detective fiction featuring the character sherlock holmes. Since his first appearance in beetons christmas annual in 1887, sir arthur conan doyle s sherlock holmes has been one of the most beloved fictional characters ever created. Holmes was ultimately featured in a total of 56 short storiesthe last published in 1927and four novels by doyle, and has since appeared in many novels. Arthur conan doyle didnt just create the most famous detective of all time, if you dont know them already, you can also discover professor challenger, irene adler, the hound of the baskervilles and more. The greatest books of all time written by the author arthur conan doyle. The true story of a sensational british murder, a quest for justice, and the worlds most famous detective writer.
But if one were to apply sherlockian style sleuthery. Over 125 years after his creation, sherlock holmes remains the most popular. May 22, 2018 sir arthur conan doyle himself would select the very best that is, his own favorite holmes stories, and whichever fan guessed the authors list most nearly would win. He became a successful doctor only to realize his true passion. It might come as a surprise that the creator of this most enduring of english literary icons wasnt english at all, but scottish. Perhaps bestknown for holmess famous line about the curious incident of the dog in the nighttime.
For many, conan doyles commitment to spiritualism is an embarrassing aberration, says simon parke. The sir arthur conan doyle books of 56 short stories and 4 novels about the. Sir arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes has been one of the most beloved fictional. This superb body of work has meant he is still one of the most recognised literary names to this day. But sherlock holmes, baker street, and moriarty are just one piece of the complicated jigsaw that was conan doyles life. This baker street dozen by sir arthur conan doyle is all the evidence readers will need to understand why sherlock holmes is an enduring legend in detective fiction. A prolific writer like arthur conan doyle proved in himself in multifarious genres of writings. Arthur conan doyle names his 19 favorite sherlock holmes. An introduction to sir arthur conan doyle the british library.
In addition to the series of stories chronicling the activities of sherlock holmes and his friend dr john watson for which he is wellknown, doyle wrote on a wide range of topics, both fictional and nonfictional. He created the character sherlock holmes in 1887 when he published a study in scarlet, the first of four novels and more than fifty short stories about holmes and dr. Arthur conan doyle beyond sherlock holmes on abebooks. Sir arthur ignatius conan doyle, dl 22 may 1859 7 july 1930 was a scottish author most noted for his stories about the detective sherlock holmes, which are generally considered a major innovation in the field of crime fiction, and the adventures of professor challenger. In june of 1891, a scandal in bohemia, the first short story featuring everyones favorite consulting detective sherlock holmes, was published in the strand magazine. Arthur conan doyle books list of books by author arthur. The 12 best sherlock holmes stories, according to arthur conan. Over 125 years after his creation, sherlock holmes remains the most popular fictional detective in history. Arthur conan doyle was born in edinburgh in 1859, and as a young child was sent away to a catholic boarding school, which he hated. Aug 05, 20 the hound of the baskervilles illustrated ebook written by arthur conan doyle. Arthur conan doyle or arthur ignatius conan doyle may 1859 july 1930 was a scottish writer and physician, known as one of the greatest writers of crime fiction and particularly renowned for his sherlock holmes series. The sleuth and his friend is invited by a henry baskerville to his ancestral home at dartmoor for.
Conversations with arthur conan doyle white crow books. He is most famous for the sherlock holmes stories, but also wrote such things as the lost world. However, doyle was, at best, ambivalent about his immensely successful literary creation and, at worst, resentful that his more serious fiction was relatively ignored. Michael dirda pulitzer prizewinning critic, writer and lifelong sherlockian gives us his personal choice of the best sherlock holmes books and tells us more about their creator. Much like the assistant and biographer of sherlock holmes, dr. Though his fathers family was prominent, charles was a civil servant who eventually lost his position and descended into alcoholism. The famous author and creator of sherlock holmes was born on 22 nd may 1859 in edinburg scotland there are some fun facts about the author which i am sure many of his followers and fans are not aware of. All 4 novels and 56 stories with more than 480 illustrations, p. When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth. Educated at the royal infirmary in edinburgh, he received a medical degree in 1881. The hound of the baskervilles illustrated by arthur. The hound of the baskervilles illustrated by arthur conan. Conan doyle never wrote another word about his most famous creation.
A study guide for sir arthur conan doyle s the hound of the baskervilles by ce. But in some ways, the scottishborn author felt trapped by the runaway popularity of the fictional detective. Sherlock holmes is one of the most well known fictional characters of all time, created by author sir arthur conan doyle. Sherlock holmes the complete novels and stories volume ii since his first appearance in beetons christmas annual in 1887, sir arthur conan doyle s sherlock holmes has been one of the most beloved fictional characters ever created. However, he is also wrote the lost world, nonfiction historical books, romance, science fiction, plays and more. Arthur conan doyle was born on 22 may 1859 in edinburgh into a prosperous irish family. Luckily for his fans, arthur pursued his real passion and created one of the most famous literary characters to exist.
The hound of the baskervilles illustrated ebook written by arthur conan doyle. The complete sherlock holmes by arthur conan doyle. The hound of the baskervilles dover thrift editions by sir arthur conan doyle and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sir arthur conan doyle was both a doctor and a believer in spirits, which may partly explain why his sherlock holmes is one of literatures most beloved detectives. Sir arthur conan doyle 22 may 1859 7 july 1930 was a scottish novelist, short story writer, poet and physician. It should also be noted that he wrote many other books on various topics as well as his most famous literary creation.
We cant discuss conan doyle without mentioning his most famous sherlock holmes book, the hound of the baskervilles. In his later life, doyle became a strong supporter of the spiritualist movement, and was involved with the famous cottingley fairy photographs. His genius was highlighted in his literary works which ranged from poetry, historical fiction, spiritual works, nonfictional writings to scifi and fantasy short stories. As creator of sherlock holmes, sir arthur conan doyle will be long remembered in history. Originally a physician, in 1887 he published a study in scarlet, the first of four novels about holmes and dr. Take a look below for 30 more fun and interesting facts about arthur conan. Sir arthur conan doyles seven best sherlock holmes. The 12 best sherlock holmes stories, according to arthur conan doyle. Sir arthur ignatius conan doyle kstj dl 22 may 1859 7 july 1930 was a british writer and medical doctor. He was a prolific writer that was able to master many genres. Feb 27, 2018 this baker street dozen by sir arthur conan doyle is all the evidence readers will need to understand why sherlock holmes is an enduring legend in detective fiction. The most famous fictional detective in the world is arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes. An introduction to sir arthur conan doyle the british.
A study in scarlet 1887 the sign of four 1890 the adventures of sherlock holmes 1892 the memoirs of sherlock holmes 1893 the hound of the baskervilles 1901 the return of sherlock holmes 1905 the valley of fear 1915 his last bow 1917 the. The true story of a sensational british murder, a quest for justice, and the worlds most famous detective writer fox, margalit on. Hound brilliantly embodies the best of the sherlock holmes mysteries while also being a firstrate gothic horror story. Sherlock holmes is one of the most popular and famous detectives in literary history. A study in scarlet by arthur conan doyle, the adventures of sherlock. But while the conversation is imagined, doyles words are not.
Sir arthur conan doyle was born in edinburgh on may 22, 1859, the second of nine children by charles altamont and mary doyle. Sir arthur conan doyle, most famed for his four novels and fiftysix short stories about the consulting detective sherlock holmes, was born on may 22, 1859 in edinburgh to a catholic family of ten. May 22, 2018 as we celebrate sir arthur conan doyles 159th birthday. Jun 27, 2019 follow the events that led author arthur conan doyle to feature the wildly popular detective character sherlock holmes in 60 mystery stories, on. So we all know sir arthur conan doyle created sherlock holmes and, in doing so, singlehandedly reimagined the detective genre and provided a platform for many an actor thank you, arthur, love benedict.
The most famous fictional detective in the world is arthur conan doyle s sherlock holmes. Arthur conan doyle kstj, dl 18591930 was a scottish writer and physician. Look to this collection of the best sherlock holmes quotes from sir arthur. For that reason alone the great scot could easily be granted legendary status. It is a great thing to start life with a small number of really good books which are your very own.
It became arthur conan doyle s most famous work and launched an improbable and incredibly successful second act for the worlds greatest detective. Follow the events that led author arthur conan doyle to feature the wildly popular detective character sherlock holmes in 60 mystery stories, on. Sir arthur conan doyle 18591930 was a scottish author best known for his sherlock holmes stories a landmark of detective fiction. Sir arthur ignatius conan doyle kstj dl 22 may 1859 7 july 1930 was a british writer and. Now, in two paperback volumes, bantam presents all fiftysix short stories and four novels featuring conan doyle s classic heroa truly complete collection. Sir arthur conan doyle was born in 1859 in edinburgh, scotland. He wrote more than 300 fictions including 24 novels of all genres like history, fantasy, adventure, sciencefiction, crimes, drama, war. Arthur conan doyle had killed off sherlock holmes but, to the excitement of his fans, brought him back to solve the case of the baskerville demon. Although holmes has become a flashy, flamboyant tv detective, fans of sir arthur conan doyle might argue that few of the modern iterations can stand up to the original stories, penned by the. Get the best deals on paperback arthur conan doyle books when you shop the largest online selection at. Holmes is famous for his astute logical reasoning, his ability to adopt almost any disguise, and his use of forensic science skills to solve difficult cases.
Arthur conan doyle is best known for the 60 stories he wrote about sherlock. List of books and articles about arthur conan doyle online. Never were reason and fancy so conjoined as in the work and mind of arthur conan doyle. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the hound of the baskervilles illustrated. The quote is one of sir arthur conan doyle s most famous one. Arthur was then completely bedridden until his death on july 7th, 1930. Traditionally, the canon of sherlock holmes consists of the 56 short stories and four novels written by sir arthur conan doyle. But sherlock holmes, baker street, and moriarty are just one piece of the complicated jigsaw that was conan doyle s life. A study in scarlet and the sign of the four, both novels, had already. He trained as a doctor, gaining his degree from edinburgh university in 1881. Previously published as the adventures of sherlock holmes, this edition of the adventures of sherlock holmes amazonclassics edition includes editorial revisions. Arthur conan doyle was very prolific before, during and after sherlock holmes.
Arthur conan doyle is best known for the 60 stories he wrote about sherlock holmes. A prolific author of books, short stories, poetry, and more, the scottish writer sir arthur conan doyle 18591930 is best known for the creation of one of literatures most vivid and enduring characters. The sir arthur conan doyle books of 56 short stories and 4 novels about the adventures of the great sleuth and his partneragainstcrime. Sir arthur conan doyles seven best sherlock holmes stories.