Arthur Conan Doyle

“People who are in earnest are always interesting, whether you agree with them or not” (The Chronicles). Doyle may be known as the author of Sherlock Holmes, but there are other facets to his life. On account of some strange events that occurred, Doyle was persuaded into thinking that spiritual beings existed. As Doyle’s career advanced he drew the attention of many to himself. He succeeded both by gaining supporters and detractors. He built on his fame by giving lectures. These aspects of his life

Although, the words were never actually uttered by Sherlock Holmes, the phrase “Elementary, my dear Watson,” has been stuck in minds since Arthur Conan Doyle first wrote about the famous detective. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, widely known for his stories about the great detective Sherlock Holmes, was born into poverty in Edinburg, Scotland on May 22, 1859. Doyle’s early life and later experiences with his medical career and religion helped influence stories centered around his most famous series and

literature, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ranks highly amongst the most famous authors of all time. Mention his name, and most people will immediately think of one thing; Sir Arthur Conan Doyle equates to Sherlock Holmes. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was certainly much more than his most famous creation, and away from his most famous creation, his life was full of interesting and strange facts and events. NAME It is common to see Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s name shortened to just Conan Doyle, Conan though, was not

The Mysterious Arthur Conan Doyle Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was one of the most popular if not the most iconic detective writer of his time. He wrote pieces such as “The Speckled Band” and “The Final Problem” that sparked interest in one of the most popular detectives in history. The popularity for Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes has lasted for generations and is why he is recognized as one of the greatest detective writers of all time. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle adheres to the established principles of

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Lasting Impact Over the years, some of the most recognized characters have become more present in movies and television. These characters date back decades, but their influence still remain in the modern era. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle changed the entirety of a genre with the creation of a mysterious, and cunning character, which seems to be the only thing of his that is remembered regardless of the numerous works of literature he created. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle became very

“His ignorance was as remarkable as his knowledge” (British…). When Sir Arthur Conan Doyle said this, he was not talking about himself, but the statement applied to him. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born on May 22, 1859, and even though it was not known to his parents, on that day one of the greatest writers of his time was born. Doyle was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, to Mary and Charles Doyle. Arthur Conan Doyle had an interesting and eventful life, though he was born into a financially unstable

Although Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is often regarded as just an author, he was much more. His works were inspired by the times and the people he met, and his literary influence remains relevant today. On May 22, 1859 Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh, Scotland to Charles and Mary Doyle. He was their third child, and one of ten children all together. Charles Doyle was a political cartoonist and civil servant who earned only £300 per year, so money was very tight in the household. Partially

Dillan Braziel Mrs.Loomis 8th The Life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Arthur Conan Doyle was a highly successful author from Scotland. Over 125 years after his creation of Sherlock Holmes the series still remains the most popular fictional detective in history today. Doyle is best known for the 60 stories he wrote about Sherlock Holmes! His bodies of work include 200 novels, short stories, poems, and historical books! His stories were influenced

“Silver Blaze” Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born in 1859 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom into a poor Irish Catholic family. Although his grades were not the best, Doyle’s parents were able to send him to medical school. In addition to being poor, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s home life was miserable, so he used the university as a sanctuary to get away from his cruel conditions. At the University of Edinburgh, Doyle’s professor and later inspiration, was Dr. Joseph Bell. Dr. Bell had astounding powers of

One of the most popular authors of all time is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. His work is still used as a base for many different types of media made today. There are dozens of books, television shows, and movies patterned after his most well-known series starring Sherlock Holmes, who was first introduced in the book “A Study in Scarlet.” This character that he created has become a household name in not only his home country but the rest of the world as well. Unlike most past authors, Doyle’s work was popular