Sherlock Holmes, the creation of novelist Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, first appeared in publication in 1887. Mystery readers throughout the decades have learned of the British detective's deductive prowess through 56 short stories and four novels, narrated by Holmes' friend, side-kick, and biographer, Dr. John H. Watson.
Sherlock Holmes stories appeared in London's Strand magazine in serial form over the course of forty years. This was a common form of publication in the late 19th century and many authors, including Charles Dickens and Mark Twain, debuted their work in such media.
Personality and Habits
Holmes is noted for his deductive reasoning, his quirky personal habits, and his extensive knowledge. Gradually, by reading the series, one learns that Holmes is a master of disguise, a student of chemistry, a casual user of cocaine and morphine, the keeper of a substantive ego, and a loyal friend.
Holmes never married, although he professed affection for Irene Adler and she is mentioned in several stories and appear is "A Scandal in Bohemia."
Holmes vs. Moriarty
Any good sleuth needs a nemesis and Holmes' arch-enemy is Professor James Moriarty. It is with Moriarty that Holmes plunges (supposedly) to his death over the Reichenbach Falls. (Conan Doyle wanted to end the series to concentrate on more scholarly work, but revived the detective because of the outpouring of popular demand.)
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Sherlock Holmes stories appeared in London's Strand magazine in serial form over the course of forty years. This was a common form of publication in the late 19th century and many authors, including Charles Dickens and Mark Twain, debuted their work in such media.
Personality and Habits
Holmes is noted for his deductive reasoning, his quirky personal habits, and his extensive knowledge. Gradually, by reading the series, one learns that Holmes is a master of disguise, a student of chemistry, a casual user of cocaine and morphine, the keeper of a substantive ego, and a loyal friend.
Holmes never married, although he professed affection for Irene Adler and she is mentioned in several stories and appear is "A Scandal in Bohemia."
Holmes vs. Moriarty
Any good sleuth needs a nemesis and Holmes' arch-enemy is Professor James Moriarty. It is with Moriarty that Holmes plunges (supposedly) to his death over the Reichenbach Falls. (Conan Doyle wanted to end the series to concentrate on more scholarly work, but revived the detective because of the outpouring of popular demand.)
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