10 Facts on Sherlock Holmes
If ever there were a famous character in the field of detectives, it is Mr. Holmes. Here are 10 facts on Sherlock Holmes for you to clue together.
10 Facts on Sherlock Holmes
1. Sherlock Holmes was created by Arthur Conan Doyle. As well as the author himself, Sherlock was a follower of Spiritualism and firmly believed in fairies and even ghosts.
2. He is a fictional detective of the late 19th and early 20th centuries but still keeps being a true character in the numerous people’s imagination. His first published appearance took place in 1887.
3. There have been more than 260 movies, two musicals and even a ballet called "The Great Detective" – all featuring Sherlock Holmes.
4. In 1964, the stories and books of Sherlock Holmes efforts were the second biggest seller world wide. The bible was in the number one position!
5. In "The Sign Of Four" written in 1890, we discovered that our beloved detective was addicted to cocaine and morphine.
6. Holmes is modeled after the Scottish physician Joseph Bell, a teacher for Arthur Conan Doyle.
7. The most notable story for Holmes is “The Hounds of Baskervilles.”
8. Four novels and fifty-six short-stories featuring his creation were written by the author. Almost all were narrated by the detective’s friend and biographer, Dr. John H. Watson. The exceptions are two stories narrated by Holmes himself and two more written in the third person.
9. The stories describe a period from 1878 up to 1903. The final case takes place in 1914.
10. “The Strand” was one of the first magazines where the stories appeared and they continued to do so for over forty years.
All and all, it is hard to find another fictional detective that can top Sherlock Holmes. These 10 facts on Sherlock Holmes are a good start to discovering his exploits, but the best experience is to actually read the numerous detective stories featuring him.
