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CaseBook of Sherlock Holmes (Wordsworth Collection),Used
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Product DescriptionWith a new Introduction by David Stuart Davies.Surely no man would take up my profession if it were not that danger attracts him.In The Casebook, you can read the final twelve stories that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote about his brilliant detective. They are perhaps the most unusual and the darkest that he penned. Treachery, mutilation and the terrible consequences of infidelity are just some of the themes explored in these stories, along with atmospheric touches of the gothic, involving a bloodsucking vampire, crypts at midnight and strange bones in a furnace.The collection His Last Bow features some of Sherlock Holmes most dramatic cases, including the vicious revenge intrigue connected with The Red Circle and the insidious murders in The Devils Foot. The title story recounts how Sherlock Holmes is brought out of retirement to help the government foil a German plot on the eve of the First World War.These two fascinating sets of stories make a glorious farewell to the greatest detective of them all and his erstwhile companion, Dr Watson.From the Back CoverIn The CaseBook of Sherlock Holmes we read the last twelve stories Conan Doyle was to write about Holmes and Watson. They reflect the disillusioned world of the 1920s in which they were written, and he can be seen to take advantage of new, more open conventions in fiction. Suicide as a murder weapon and homosexual incest are some of the psychological tragedies whose consequences are unravelled by the mind of Holmes before the eyes of Watson. That said, the collection also includes some of the best turns of wit in the series, and indeed in the whole of English literature.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes'? A: The main themes of 'The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes' include treachery, mutilation, and the consequences of infidelity, along with elements of gothic atmosphere.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes' is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
- Q: How many stories are included in 'The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes'? A: The collection includes a total of twelve stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on November 5, 1995.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of 'The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes' is paperback.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers new to Sherlock Holmes? A: Yes, this book can be suitable for new readers as it includes some of the final stories featuring Sherlock Holmes, providing a comprehensive understanding of the character.
- Q: What is the page count of 'The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes'? A: The book has a total of 432 pages.
- Q: Does this edition include an introduction? A: Yes, this edition includes a new introduction by David Stuart Davies.
- Q: Is 'The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes' part of a series? A: Yes, it is part of the larger Sherlock Holmes series, featuring the last stories of the famous detective.
- Q: What age group is this book appropriate for? A: This book is generally suitable for older teens and adults due to its themes and complexity.