Uncanny Valley

Author: (English) Arthur Conan Doyle
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Publishing Date: 2006-05-01
Features: The character of Sherlock Holmes, created by Arthur Conan Doyle, has been a global sensation for over a century since his birth. For countless fans worldwide, there is 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, inspired by a Dartmoor story told by a friend, conceived the early adventures of Sherlock Holmes, depicting a family pursued 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 titled "The Return of Sherlock Holmes," published in 1905. Later, he wrote three more series: "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 reprinted dozens of times. In the just-completed 20th century, it was also wildly popular on Chinese soil. Arthur Conan Doyle became a globally renowned detective novelist precisely 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 captivating 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 perceptions of certain countries, ethnicities, and religions inevitably carry historical limitations. Today, the world order and people's ideological concepts have undergone profound changes. Readers must also analyze and judge the books from a historical perspective.