Juvenilia - From the Anthology "My First Book"

Arthur Conan Doyle

Sinossi

Step back into the formative years of a literary giant with Juvenilia, an autobiographical glimpse into the early writings of Arthur Conan Doyle. Before Sherlock Holmes was ever conceived, Doyle was a young, imaginative schoolboy scribbling out tales that reveal both the promise of his genius and the raw energy of youthful creativity. This collection of his earliest prose and poetic efforts showcases his burgeoning voice, his love for storytelling, and the moral and adventurous themes that would later define his most iconic works. Engaging, often humorous, and deeply personal, Juvenilia is more than a literary curiosity—it's a time machine into the mind of a writer in the making. A must-read for Doyle aficionados and aspiring authors alike, this is where it all began.

Disponibile da: 01/08/2025.

Lunghezza di stampa: 32 pagine.

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