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Sherlock Holmes (Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes [11 stories] / Sign of Four / Study in Scarlet)
by Arthur Conan DoyleAggregate Editorial Score46/100
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Published 1927English
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Published in 1927, Sherlock Holmes (Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes [11 stories] / Sign of Four / Study in Scarlet) established Arthur Conan Doyle as one of the defining voices in classic literature. Sherlock Holmes (Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes [11 stories] / Sign of Four / Study in Scarlet) by Arthur Conan Doyle (1927) is a notable work of classic literature.
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Arthur Conan Doyle published Sherlock Holmes (Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes [11 stories] / Sign of Four / Study in Scarlet) in 1927, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of classic literature from International. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation.
Critics and institutions have consistently placed Sherlock Holmes (Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes [11 stories] / Sign of Four / Study in Scarlet) among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 46/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals.
What distinguishes Sherlock Holmes (Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes [11 stories] / Sign of Four / Study in Scarlet) is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
Arthur Conan Doyle's role in the literature of International is well established. Sherlock Holmes (Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes [11 stories] / Sign of Four / Study in Scarlet) can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.
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18.4
Arthur Conan Doyle is a International author whose work in classic literature has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.
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