Most of the Sherlock Holmes stories are written in descriptive style. For instance, many stories contain historical fiction (based on actual history), and the actions of the protagonist, Sherlock Holmes, are described in detail. However, many parts of the stories are in narrative style, and mostly when a client is narrating the details of the case. Also, the two short stories written in third person and the two stories written by Sherlock Holmes are mostly narratives. The two styles may, at times, also be mixed together.
The Sherlock Holmes stories fall under the mystery and detective fiction genres. Arthur Conan Doyle's writing style is characterized by intricate plots, deductive reasoning, and the use of clues to solve complex cases.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle actually wrote 60 stories about Sherlock Holmes.
The original Sherlock Holmes stories were written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
I do not believe so. The most common collection of all sixty Sherlock Holmes stories is called "The Complete Sherlock Holmes."
The ORIGINAL Sherlock Holmes stories were written by Sir. Arthur Conan Doyle.Though, there have been other writers who have had 'sub-stories' published or additional cases that follow the original Sherlock Holmes story, but were not written by the original author.
The narrator of most Sherlock Holmes stories is Dr. Watson
It was Doctor Watson that assisted Sherlock Holmes. He is also his flatmate. He is the first person narrator of all but four stories in the Sherlock Holmes canon.
The Great Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of eight (of the original 60) Sherlock Holmes stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
There are numerous options available for one wanting to purchase Sherlock Holmes stories. These books can be found at Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Random House and eBay. The "Complete Sherlock Holmes" contains all 60 stories in one volume.
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English
1887 - 1927
The Sherlock Holmes stories are all mysteries. They are detective stories where Holmes solves a mystery, often a murder. They are some of the earliest mysteries written and still extremely popular.