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My Favourite Novelist and His Best Book - Autobiographical Writings - cover

My Favourite Novelist and His Best Book - Autobiographical Writings

Arthur Conan Doyle

Publisher: Al-Mashreq eBookstore

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Summary

In My Favourite Novelist and His Best Book, Arthur Conan Doyle steps away from detective tales and war memoirs to pay heartfelt homage to the writer who shaped his literary vision—Sir Walter Scott. With reverence and critical insight, Doyle unveils his personal literary compass, reflecting on the life, works, and unmatched storytelling of the author he most admired. This short autobiographical essay is not merely a fan's tribute—it's a literary love letter and a window into Doyle's own creative mind. He discusses what made Scott's characters immortal, what novel he considers Scott's finest achievement, and how those stories influenced his own narrative craft. For readers curious about the books that shaped the creator of Sherlock Holmes, this essay is an essential piece of the puzzle—a thoughtful, passionate meditation on reading, writing, and literary greatness.
Available since: 08/01/2025.
Print length: 32 pages.

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