LOGIC, MYSTERY, AND HUMANITY: AN ANALYSIS OF SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE'S SHERLOCK HOLMES
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Key words: Sherlock Holmes; detective fiction; Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; deductive method; Victorian era; genre theory; Dr. Watson; English literature; mystery and logic; cultural icon.Abstract
Abstract: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories represent one of
the most enduring and influential contributions to world literature. From the first novel
published in 1887 to the final collections, these works have not only shaped the
development of the detective genre but have left a profound mark on modern culture
as a whole. This article examines the defining characteristics of the Sherlock Holmes
figure, the literary techniques employed by Doyle, and the broader socio-cultural
significance of the canon. Particular attention is paid to Holmes's analytical intellect,
his relationship with Dr. Watson, and the ways in which the stories reflect Victorian
society. The study seeks to explain why the Holmes character has remained relevant
for over 135 years, arguing that his lasting appeal lies in the combination of
extraordinary rationalism and deeply human contradiction.
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