Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - The Complete Collection 2

Author: (English) Arthur Conan Doyle
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: The character of Sherlock Holmes has been a global sensation for over a century since he was created by Arthur Conan Doyle. For countless fans worldwide, they have no doubt about the real existence of Sherlock Holmes. Since Arthur Conan Doyle breathed life into Sherlock Holmes in 1887, this slender figure with a hooked nose, wearing a deerstalker hat, a trench coat, and a pipe has forever lived in people's hearts. In 1901, Arthur Conan Doyle conceived the early adventures of Sherlock Holmes based on a Dartmoor story told by a friend, depicting a family being chased by a supernatural hound. This was "The Hound of the Baskervilles," published in 1902. Its publication reignited the enthusiasm of readers for Sherlock Holmes. In 1903, Arthur Conan Doyle cleverly brought Sherlock Holmes back to life in the story "The Empty House," starting a new series of stories titled "The Return of Sherlock Holmes," published in 1905. Later, he wrote three more series of stories: "The Valley of Fear" (1915), "His Last Bow" (1917), and "The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson" (1927). From 1928 to 1929, Britain published short and long stories of Sherlock Holmes, all centered around the character, collectively titled "The Complete Sherlock Holmes." "The Complete Sherlock Holmes" has been continuously reprinted in Europe and America, with some stories being reprinted dozens of times. In the just-completed 20th century, it was also wildly popular in China. Arthur Conan Doyle became a world-renowned detective novelist entirely because he created such a perfect and unforgettable master sleuth as Sherlock Holmes. "The Complete Sherlock Holmes" is meticulously structured, with each story intricately connected, featuring thrilling and enthralling plots. To stay true to the original, we have strived to maintain the completeness of the original text in our translation. However, the original work was published over a century ago, and its understanding of certain countries, ethnicities, and religions inevitably carries historical limitations. Today, the world order and people's ideologies have undergone profound changes. Readers should approach these books with historical perspective and judgment.