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The Narrative Of John Smith
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Before There Was The Astute Detective Sherlock Holmes And His Capable Compatriot Watson, There Was The Opinionated Everyman John Smith. In 1883, When He Was Just Twentythree, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Wrote The Narrative Of John Smith While He Was Living In Portsmouth And Struggling To Establish Himself As Both A Doctor And A Writer. He Had Already Succeeded In Having A Number Of Short Stories Published In Leading Magazines Of The Day, Such As Blackwoods, All The Year Round, London Society, And The Boys Own Paperbut As Was The Accepted Practice Of Literary Journals Of The Time, His Stories Had Been Published Anonymously. Thus, Conan Doyle Knew That In Order To Truly Establish His Name As A Writer, He Would Have To Write A Novel. That Novelthe First He Ever Wrote And Only Now Published For The First Timeis The Narrative Of John Smith.Many Of The Themes And Stylistic Tropes Of His Later Writing, Including His First Sherlock Holmes Story, A Study In Scarletpublished In 1887Can Be Clearly Seen. More A Series Of Ruminations Than A Traditional Novel, The Narrative Of John Smith Is Of Considerable Biographical Importance And Provides An Exceptional Window Into The Mind Of The Creator Of Sherlock Holmes. Through John Smith, A Fiftyyearold Man Confined To His Room By An Attack Of Gout, Conan Doyle Sets Down His Thoughts And Opinions On A Range Of Subjectsincluding Literature, Science, Religion, War, And Educationwith No Detectable Insecurity Or Diffidence. His Writing Is Full Of Bravado.Though Unfinished, The Narrative Of John Smith Stands As A Fascinating Record Of The Early Work Of A Man On His Way To Being One Of The Bestknown Authors In The World. This Book Will Be Welcomed With Enthusiasm By The Numerous Conan Doyle Devotees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Narrative of John Smith' about? A: 'The Narrative of John Smith' is a novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in 1883. It features John Smith, an Everyman character who shares his thoughts on various subjects including literature, science, and education, providing insight into Conan Doyle's early literary style.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Narrative of John Smith'? A: The author of 'The Narrative of John Smith' is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the renowned writer known for creating the Sherlock Holmes character.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Narrative of John Smith' was published on October 31, 2011.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Narrative of John Smith' have? A: The book contains 138 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Narrative of John Smith' is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'The Narrative of John Smith' a complete novel? A: No, 'The Narrative of John Smith' is considered unfinished, but it provides valuable insight into Conan Doyle's early writing.
- Q: What literary category does this book fall under? A: 'The Narrative of John Smith' is categorized under Literary fiction.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Narrative of John Smith'? A: The book explores themes such as literature, science, religion, war, and education, reflecting the author's thoughts and opinions.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'The Narrative of John Smith' is the 29210th edition.
- Q: Who would appreciate reading 'The Narrative of John Smith'? A: 'The Narrative of John Smith' will be welcomed by fans of Conan Doyle and those interested in the origins of Sherlock Holmes.