First published 2008
Daniel Stashower presents Arthur Conan Doyle through his own words in this annotated collection of private letters never before published. The correspondence traces Doyle's journey from country doctor to world-renowned author, capturing his complex relationship with his famous detective creation. The letters reveal Doyle's private thoughts on literature, global affairs, and personal matters. They document his evolution from medical practitioner to literary celebrity, showing how he grappled with Sherlock Holmes's overwhelming popularity. The collection also explores Doyle's passionate advocacy for Spiritualism, which became his primary mission later in life. Expert editors provide context that illuminates both Doyle's biographical details and his connection to the Holmes stories. Through these intimate writings, readers encounter a man whose real-life adventures and convictions matched the drama of his fictional detective's cases.
Genres: biography, literary-fiction, 20th-century, non-fiction, 21st-century, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: literary-celebrity, real-life-adventures
Period: 19th-Century, 20th-Century
706 pages · Paperback · Penguin Publishing Group