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Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: Illustrated

By Arthur Conan Doyle

"Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of short stories published in 1892. Originally appearing in The Strand Magazine, these twelve tales feature consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson confronting social injustices and mysteries across…

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"Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of short stories published in 1892. Originally appearing in The Strand Magazine, these twelve tales feature consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson confronting social injustices and mysteries across Victorian England. Narrated by Watson, the stories showcase Holmes's revolutionary methods of detection—from royal scandals to peculiar crimes—offering fresh justice in a world of incompetence and privilege. The collection boosted the magazine's circulation and established Holmes as an enduring literary icon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Detective and mystery stories, EnglishHolmes, Sherlock (Fictitious character) -- FictionPrivate investigators -- England -- FictionCategory: British LiteratureCategory: Crime, Thrillers and MysteryCategory: Short Stories
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