Risultati per "Arthur Conan Doyle" in Storia e critica della letteratura

Il professor Maracot, Cyrus Headley e Bill Scanlan, partiti per una spedizione sulla nave Stratford, si immergono con una capsula sottomarina nell'oceano Atlantico per delle ricerche sui fondali oceanici e per scoprire una presunta fossa profonda più di 7000 metri.Durante questa immersione, però, qualcosa va storto, e i tre si troveranno sperduti nelle profondità dell'oceano, con la consapevolezza di non poter più tornare in superfice. Ma, nell'immensa sfortuna di questa vicenda, scopriranno meraviglie mai viste da occhio umano.

Benvenuti nella raccolta dedicata a Sherlock Holmes, il più celebre investigatore della letteratura.Creata da Sir Arthur Conan Doyle alla fine del XIX secolo, la saga di Sherlock Holmes ha rivoluzionato il genere poliziesco, dando vita a uno dei personaggi più amati e riconoscibili di tutti i tempi.In questa playlist troverete indagini enigmatiche, delitti apparentemente impossibili, misteri irrisolti e i brillanti ragionamenti deduttivi che hanno reso leggendario l'investigatore di Baker Street.Accompagnato dall'inseparabile dottor John Watson, Holmes affronta assassini, ladri, cospiratori,...

Could a woman die of fright alone? And who is the sender of a most grizzly package - two human ears in a box? Holmes and Watson tackle a whole host of new mysteries before Baker Street's most famous detective finally leaves London for the quiet of a Sussex farm. But one final adventure puts an end to his retirement. As Britain stands poised on the brink of the First World War, can Sherlock Holmes keep a terrible new super-weapon from falling into the enemy's hands?

El sabueso de los Baskerville, también traducido como El perro de los Baskerville o El mastín de los Baskerville, es la tercera novela de Arthur Conan Doyle que tiene como protagonista principal a Sherlock Holmes. Fue publicada por entregas en el The Strand Magazine. La novela está principalmente ambientada en Dartmoor, en Devon, un condado del oeste de Inglaterra. Conan Doyle escribió esta historia poco después de regresar de Sudáfrica, donde había trabajado como voluntario médico en The Langman Field Hospital en Bloemfontein.

There is no better description of this book than that of Dr. Watson himself: "The friends of Mr. Sherlock Holmes will be glad to learn that he is still alive and well, though somewhat crippled by occasional attacks of rheumatism. He has, for many years, lived in a small farm upon the downs five miles from Eastbourne, where his time is divided between philosophy and agriculture. During this period of rest he has refused the most princely offers to take up various cases....

An entertaining selection of Sherlock Holmes short stories narrated by renowned actors including Sir John Gielgud and Ralph Richardson.

Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) will always be remembered for the character of Sherlock Holmes. But he was a prolific writer - of short stories, of science fiction and historical fiction. In his comprehensive biography, Hesketh Pearson considers how his life is reflected in his books - including his background as a doctor, and his enduring (and public) belief in spiritualism.

The award-winning Sherlock Holmes narrator David Timson leads us through Conan Doyle's most famous tale. This extended story brings the archetypal detective to the moors with his friend and biographer Dr. Watson to investigate the mystery of a beast terrorizing the neighborhood.

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DOYLE'S WORLD is no ordinary biography about one of the world's most influential writers. It is instead a work that deciphers in particular the cryptic origins and actual scientific methods used by fiction's most famous consulting detective Sherlock Holmes—and a work that provides a detailed look into the psyche and working life of Holmes’ creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The book follows Doyle’s entire illustrious literary career, with emphasis on the Sherlock Holmes mysteries as they evolved from the late 1880s to the early 1900s.

When Professor Maracot unveils his groundbreaking diving bell, he opens the door to secrets hidden beneath the Atlantic Ocean. Joined by two adventurous American companions, he embarks on an expedition that spirals into the extraordinary. As they plunge into the depths, they uncover not just the stunning wonders of marine life, but also a world steeped in ancient mystery and unforeseen peril. The thrill of discovery quickly turns into a race against time when they encounter an unexpected force that tests their ingenuity and courage. Throughout this gripping adventure, themes of exploration, ...

When a man discovers a sinister secret hidden within the walls of an old manor, he unwittingly sets off a chain of events that will haunt him forever. In "Tales of Terror and Mystery," Sir Arthur Conan Doyle takes listeners on a spine-chilling journey through the unexplainable and the uncanny, showcasing narratives that delve deep into the human psyche and the shadows of our fears. Each story unravels a unique mystery, from the eerie happenings in a ghostly estate to the chilling revelations of a locked room, challenging the very fabric of rational thought. Listeners will encounter a diverse ...

When Professor Challenger summons artesian borer Mr. Peerless Jones for an urgent meeting, curiosity ignites a wild adventure that will challenge the very fabric of reality. Challenger, known for his outrageous theories, unveils a shocking plan: to unleash the primal sounds of the Earth itself. What begins as a ridiculous notion quickly spirals into a gripping exploration of sound and science, as Jones grapples with the implications of this groundbreaking experiment. As they delve into the depths of the Earth, a series of unexpected events unfold, revealing hidden truths and awakening ancient ...

Receiving a mysterious cypher message from a Fred Porlock, apparent agent of the infamous Professor Moriarty, Holmes and Watson set about deciphering the message, taking them into the mysterious murder of John Douglas. The connection between the murder and the message from Porlock creates the basis for this new Sherlock mystery, the last novel written by Doyle featuring the famous detective. - Summary by David Clarke

A Study in Scarlet is a detective mystery novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, which was first published in 1887. It is the first story to feature the character of Sherlock Holmes, who would later become one of the most famous literary detective characters, with long-lasting interest and appeal. The book's title derives from a speech given by Holmes to his companion Doctor Watson on the nature of his work, in which he describes the story's murder investigation as his "study in scarlet": "There’s the scarlet thread of murder running through the colourless skein of life, and our duty is to...

The Valley of Fear is the fourth novel Arthur Conan Doyle wrote about private detective Sherlock Holmes. First published serially in The Strand Magazine between September 1914 and May 1915, this novel was published as a book three months before its serialization was complete. Doyle went on to write more Sherlock Holmes stories, but The Valley of Fear was his last novel about the character. This novel is the only one of the four in which criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty appears, and one of only two stories by Doyle in which Moriarty plays a direct role; despite the prominence that later ...

Looking for a replacement to Sherlock Holmes after the author had killed him off in 1894, Doyle wrote this murder mystery in the dying years of the 19th century. Set in Napoleon's era, it involves a Frenchman returning to his native land to join the Emperor's ranks. (Summary by Cathy Barratt)This show includes AI-generated content.

A collection of twelve short stories featuring Conan Doyle's legendary detective, originally published as single stories in Strand Magazine and subsequently collected into a single volume.There is not always a crime committed nor a culprit to find, and when there is, Holmes does not invariably get his man. However, his extraordinary powers of deduction generally solve the mystery, often to the discomfiture of the official police force. Holmes is a man of many facets, and I do not share the common perception of Holmes as cold and humourless: his sense of fun can be sparkling, and there are ...

"A Study in Scarlet" is the first ever Sherlock Holmes story split into two quite distinctive parts. The first part is told from the viewpoint of Dr. John Watson and recounts his first experiences of meeting the illustrious Sherlock Holmes and their subsequent co-habitation and crime-solving partnership. The second is told in a third person narrative and is set in the USA, setting an elaborate back-story to the eventual motive of the murderer, before returning to the UK towards the end of part two, the narration, once again, being picked up by Dr. John Watson. - Summary by Robert Dixon

Treasure, the Indian Rebellion of 1857, love, murder, and revenge. One of Arthur Conan Doyle's four novels featuring Sherlock Holmes. (Summary by Karen Savage)This show includes AI-generated content.