Sherlock Holmes

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SHERLOCK HOLMES
THE COMPLETEILLUSTRATED SHORT STORIES
This handsome collection contains all fifty-six short stories written by Conan Doyle about the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. The stories were originally published to widespread acclaim in The Strand Magaziné, London's most celebrated illustrated periodical,between 1891 and 1927;they are still just as popular today.Holmes's deductive genius enthralls eveiy armchair sleuth,but the stories appeal no less to readers who simply enjoy an exciting adventure mystery.or those who are fascinated by Conan Doyle's deep understanding of humán relationships and by the enigmatic personality of his hero. Brilliant, egotistical, unconven tional, continually astounding his baffled but faithful companion Dr.Watson,Sherlock Holmes is an unforgettable character and one who still provides inspiration for plays,television dramas and films as well as delighting readers worldwide.
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SHERLOCK HOLMES
THE COMPLETEILLUSTRATED SHORT STORIES
This handsome collection contains all fifty-six short stories written by Conan Doyle about the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. The stories were originally published to widespread acclaim in The Strand Magaziné, London's most celebrated illustrated periodical,between 1891 and 1927;they are still just as popular today.Holmes's deductive genius enthralls eveiy armchair sleuth,but the stories appeal no less to readers who simply enjoy an exciting adventure mystery.or those who are fascinated by Conan Doyle's deep understanding of humán relationships and by the enigmatic personality of his hero. Brilliant, egotistical, unconven tional, continually astounding his baffled but faithful companion Dr.Watson,Sherlock Holmes is an unforgettable character and one who still provides inspiration for plays,television dramas and films as well as delighting readers worldwide.
This new collected edition of the Sherlock Holmes stories is enhanced by originál illustrations from The Strand Magaziné. These images of mystery and murder in the foggy.gaslit streets and sumptuous drawing rooms of late Victorian London evoke the atmosphere of Holmes's world as no other illustrations could.The Sherlock Holmes which Sidney Paget and the other Strand illustrators created - the intense,gaunt figure with deerstalker and pipe -has passed into legend.The combination of these contemporary illustrations with clear modern type makes this edition of Sherlock Holmes's adventures one that every reader will treasure. Vissza