The Worlds of Sherlock Holmes
The Inspiration Behind the World's Greatest Detective
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Pub Date Oct 10 2023 | Archive Date Sep 26 2023
Quarto Publishing Group – White Lion | Frances Lincoln
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Description
In this deep dive into the contemporary world of Holmes and Conan Doyle, biographer Andrew Lycett explores all that encompasses the world of the great detective – tracing the infamous character’s own interests, personality and mythologised biography alongside that of his creator’s.
From the Victorian crazes for detection and séance, to contemporary developments in science and psychology, Lycett weaves together everything that inspired Conan Doyle in creating the world’s most famous detective and one of fiction's most enduring, enigmatic and recognisable characters.
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| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780711281677 |
| PRICE | $32.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 208 |
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Lauren B, Reviewer
I enjoyed the historical perspective of the Sherlock Holmes universe and the way that the author structured this book to focus on the different “worlds” of Sherlock, namely the aspects of the Sherlock Holmes universe that were impacted and impactful to the real world. The illustrations and photos included in the book were delightful and the book was really well researched. A great book for all Sherlock Holmes and history fans alike. 4.5/5 stars.
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