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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes & A J Raffles - Collector's Edition - Enriched edition 60+ Novels & Stories in One Volume - Including The Amateur Cracksman & The Black Mask - cover

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes & A J Raffles - Collector's Edition - Enriched edition 60+ Novels & Stories in One Volume - Including The Amateur Cracksman & The Black Mask

E. W. Hornung, Arthur Conan Doyle, John Kendrick Bangs

Maison d'édition: Musaicum Books

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Collecting the ingenious tales of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes and E. W. Hornung's A. J. Raffles, 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes & A. J. Raffles - Collector's Edition' offers a thrilling exploration of early detective fiction and the literary dialogue these stories generate. The anthology juxtaposes the nuanced moral landscapes navigated by these characters, highlighting contrasting frameworks of law, morality, and society. Through a curated selection of tales, readers experience a range of narrative techniques and stylistic flourishes from the dawn of the detective genre, with seminal stories that have shaped its trajectory and continue to intrigue readers and scholars alike. Among Doyle and Hornung, we also find the lighter, often satirical verses of John Kendrick Bangs, introducing a unique blend of humor and critique to the collection. These authors, contemporaries in time, push the boundaries of the detective and adventure genres. This edition illuminates the societal and legal preoccupations of late Victorian England, with each character embodying different aspects of the era's culture and ethical debates, thus enhancing the text's complexity and richness. The 'Collector's Edition' invites aficionados and new readers alike to delve into the multidimensional landscapes crafted by Doyle, Hornung, and Bangs. This anthology serves not just as entertainment but as an educational venture into the evolution of literary styles and themes within detective fiction. The volume promises to be an invaluable addition to any collection, sparking discussions and comparisons across different interpretations of justice, crime, and wit foundational to the genre's growth.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Disponible depuis: 29/05/2017.
Longueur d'impression: 1001 pages.

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