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A Study in Scarlet

A Study in Scarlet

By: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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 A Study in Scarlet is a classic detective novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, marking the first appearance of the legendary Sherlock Holmes, one of the most famous fictional detectives in history. Written in 1886 and published in 1887, the novel’s title comes from Holmes’s description to Dr. Watson of their murder investigation as a "study in scarlet": "There’s the scarlet thread of murder running through the colourless skein of life." Out of 56 Sherlock Holmes stories, only four are full-length novels, with A Study in Scarlet being the first, followed by The Sign of Four in 1890. This novel is also notable for introducing the magnifying glass as a key investigative tool in fiction. Summary by LamiCopyright joseph Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • The Conclusion

    The Conclusion
    Oct 5 2024
    12 mins
  • A Continuation of the Reminiscences of John Watson, M.D

    A Continuation of the Reminiscences of John Watson, M.D
    Oct 5 2024
    23 mins
  • A Study in Scarlet - The Avenging Angels

    A Study in Scarlet - The Avenging Angels
    Oct 5 2024
    22 mins

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