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Abstract: A METÀ TRA GIALLO CLASSICO E HORROR, L'IMPRESA CHE HA CONSACRATO SHERLOCK HOLMES COME L'INVESTIGATORE PER ECCELLENZA  "L'alone soprannaturale che ammanta il caso è un'esca troppo appetitosa per la straordinaria capacità di osservazione e di deduzione di Sherlock Holmes, che come sempre coinvolge nelle sue indagini anche il fido dottor Watson, formidabile spalla per le sue battute e il suo ingegno. […] Dopo aver letto Sherlock Holmes, quel suo vizio di studiare… Weiterlesen le persone diventa contagioso. Ancora oggi, tutte le volte che leggo un libro di Conan Doyle sull'autobus, gli inconsapevoli passeggeri diventano materia per le mie esercitazioni. Come Sherlock, mi piace provare a ricostruire fitte storie a partire da semplici dettagli. Chissà se indovino". ALESSIA GAZZOLA Schließen

Abstract: La dolce e pia Violet de Merville cede alla corte del barone Gruner, losco individuo sospettato di svariati delitti, tra cui l'assassinio dell'ultima moglie. Preoccupato, un amico del padre della ragazza si rivolge a Holmes perché la dissuada da quelle nozze scellerate... La quinta e ultima raccolta dedicata alle indagini brevi di Sherlock Holmes pubblicata da Conan Doyle nel 1927: dodici racconti tra gioielli della corona e misteriose creature assetate di sangue.

Abstract: Sir Henry Baskerville si reca nelle tetre brughiere del Dartmoor per prendere possesso della proprietà lasciatagli dallo zio Charles, morto in circostanze misteriose. Ma sull'eredità grava un'inquietante ipoteca: sembra infatti che una creatura mostruosa infesti i dintorni del maniero, per vendicare sui discendenti i crimini orrendi commessi da un lontano antenato... L'indagine più famosa della coppia di detective più celebre al mondo: Sherlock Holmes e l'insostituibile Watson.

Abstract: The rich landowner Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead in the park of his manor surrounded by the grim moor of Dartmoor, in the county of Devon. His death seems to have been caused by a heart attack, but the victim's best friend, Dr. Mortimer, is convinced that the strike was due to a supernatural creature, which haunts the moor in the shape of an enormous hound, with blazing eyes and jaws. In order to protect Baskerville's heir, Sir Henry, who's arriving to London from… Weiterlesen Canada, Dr. Mortimer asks for Sherlock Holmes' help, telling him also of the so-called Baskervilles' curse, according to which a monstrous hound has been haunting and killing the family males for centuries, in revenge for the misdeeds of one Sir Hugo Baskerville, who lived at the time of Oliver Cromwell. Schließen

Abstract: His Last Bow: Some Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of previously published Sherlock Holmes stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, including the titular short story, "His Last Bow. The War Service of Sherlock Holmes" (1917). The collection's first US edition adjusts the anthology's subtitle to Some Later Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes. All editions contain a brief preface, by "John H. Watson, M.D.", that assures readers that as of the date of publication (1917),… Weiterlesen Holmes is long retired from his profession of detective but is still alive and well, albeit suffering from a touch of rheumatism.The collection contains "The Adventure of the Cardboard Box", which was also included in the first edition of in The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (1894) but was dropped from later editions of that book.Six of the stories were published in The Strand Magazine between September 1908 and December 1913. The Strand published "The Adventure of Wistaria Lodge" as "A Reminiscence of Sherlock Holmes" and divided it into two parts, called "The Singular Experience of Mr. John Scott Eccles" and "The Tiger of San Pedro". Later printings of His Last Bow correct Wistaria to Wisteria.The final story, "His Last Bow. The War Service of Sherlock Holmes" (1917), an epilogue about Holmes' war service, was first published in Collier's on 22 September 1917—one month before the book's premiere on 22 October.When the Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes were published in the USA for the first time, the publishers believed "The Adventure of the Cardboard Box" was too scandalous for the American public, since it dealt with the theme of adultery. As a result, this story was not published in the USA until many years later, when it was added to His Last Bow. Even today, most American editions of the canon include it with His Last Bow, while most British editions keep the story in its original place in The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle KStJ, DL (22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930) was a British writer best known for his detective fiction featuring the character Sherlock Holmes. Originally a physician, in 1887 he published A Study in Scarlet, the first of four novels about Holmes and Dr. Watson. In addition, Doyle wrote over fifty short stories featuring the famous detective.The Sherlock Holmes stories are generally considered milestones in the field of crime fiction. Doyle is also known for writing the fictional adventures of Professor Challenger and for propagating the mystery of the Mary Celeste. He was a prolific writer whose other works include fantasy and science fiction stories, plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction and historical novels. Schließen

Abstract: First published in 1892, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is the first and greatest of the short story collections written by Arthur Conan Doyle featuring his famous detective. The twelve Sherlock Holmes adventures included in this anthology: A Scandal in Bohemia, The Adventure of the Red-Headed League, A Case of Identity, The Boscombe Valley Mystery, The Five Orange Pips, The Man with the Twisted Lip, The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle, The Adventure of… Weiterlesen the Speckled Band, The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb, The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor, The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet and The Adventure of the Copper Beeches. Schließen

Abstract: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of twelve stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, featuring his famous detective and illustrated by Sidney Paget.These are the first of the Sherlock Holmes short stories, originally published as single stories in the Strand Magazine from July 1891 to June 1892. The book was published in England on October 14, 1892 by George Newnes Ltd and in a US Edition on October 15 by Harper. The initial combined print run was 14,500 copies.

Abstract: First published in 1892, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is the first and greatest of the short story collections written by Arthur Conan Doyle featuring his famous detective.The twelve Sherlock Holmes adventures included in this anthology:A Scandal in BohemiaThe Adventure of the Red-Headed LeagueA Case of IdentityThe Boscombe Valley MysteryThe Five Orange PipsThe Man with the Twisted LipThe Adventure of the Blue CarbuncleThe Adventure of the Speckled BandThe Adventure… Weiterlesen of the Engineer's ThumbThe Adventure of the Noble BachelorThe Adventure of the Beryl CoronetThe Adventure of the Copper Beeches Schließen

Abstract: In his 1912 story The Lost World Arthur Conan Doyle created a new sub-genre of adventure narrative. The book is about the discovery of a mysterious island inhabited by dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. It has inspired countless imitations including King Kong and Jurassic Park

Abstract: A Study in Scarlet is the first story to feature Sherlock Holmes. The story opens with Holmes and Watson meeting each other for the first time, and their decision to become flat-mates at 221B Baker Street. Soon they are involved in a murder-mystery involving kidnapping, enslavement and revenge that will test the limits of Holmes' skills and establish a life-long relationship with Watson.

Abstract: Giallo - short stories (15 pagine) - Sherlock Holmes short stories from 1891, 1896, 1903, 1904 and 1924This collection of short stories, all related to the character of Sherlock Holmes and his universe, includes six pastiches written by J.M Barrie, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle himself, plus an anonymous writer.They were written during the following years: 1891, 1896, 1903, 1904 and 1924, representing part of the history of Holmesian pastiches. These stories appeared the very… Weiterlesen first time on the following magazines/publications: My Evening with Sherlock Holmes by J.M. Barrie, published anonymously on Speaker on 28 November 1891; The Field Bazaar by Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in the Bazaar number of the Student (on 20 November 1896); How Watson Learned the Trick by Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in The Book of the Queen's Dolls' House, edited by Methuen & Co. in June 1924; Sherlock Holmes: Discovering the Border Burghs, and, by Deduction, the Brig Bazaar by anonymous in The Book o' the Brig, published by George Lewis & Co., Selkirk, in 1903.This collection includes short stories by J. M. Barrie, P. G. Wodehouse , Sir Arthur Conan Doyle  himself, plus an anonymous writer.Sir J.M. Barrie (James Matthew Barrie), 1st Baronet, member of Order of Merit  (9 May 1860 – 19 June 1937): Scottish novelist and playwright.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Deputy Liutenant (22 May 1859 – 7 July 1930):  British writer best known World-Wide for his detective fiction featuring the character Sherlock Holmes. Schließen