The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

Arthur Conan Doyle

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Fazlul Karim
Año de edición:
2026
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9789366082073
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First published in 1892, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes introduced readers to the world’s most celebrated fictional detective and permanently shaped the modern mystery genre.This classic collection brings together twelve short stories narrated by Dr. John Watson, chronicling the intellectual brilliance of Sherlock Holmes as he unravels cases that confound police and criminals alike. From political intrigue and stolen jewels to cryptic messages and hidden identities, each case highlights Holmes’s unmatched powers of observation and deductive reasoning.Set in Victorian London, the stories reflect the social atmosphere, legal structures, and moral tensions of the late nineteenth century, while remaining remarkably accessible to contemporary readers. Doyle’s precise prose and carefully constructed plots establish a balance between entertainment and intellectual challenge.This edition presents the complete original collection in clear, readable format, making it suitable for students, general readers, libraries, and collectors of classic literature.The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes remains essential reading for anyone interested in detective fiction, narrative craft, or the enduring appeal of rational inquiry in literature.Table of ContentsA Scandal in BohemiaThe 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 of the Engineer’s ThumbThe Adventure of the Noble BachelorThe Adventure of the Beryl CoronetThe Adventure of the Copper Beeches

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