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Classic Literature· United Kingdom
Short Stories (Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes [12 stories])
by Arthur Conan DoyleAggregate Editorial Score55/100
#146of 99,626 books
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Published 1946English
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Published in 1946, Short Stories (Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes [12 stories]) established Arthur Conan Doyle as one of the defining voices in classic literature. First published in 1946, Short Stories (Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes [12 stories]) by Arthur Conan Doyle has earned its place among the great classics of world literature, read and studied across generations.
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First published in 1946, Arthur Conan Doyle's Short Stories (Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes [12 stories]) is a work of classic literature that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with the human condition gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre.
Critics and institutions have consistently placed Short Stories (Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes [12 stories]) among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 55/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals.
What distinguishes Short Stories (Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes [12 stories]) 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.
Within United Kingdom's literary landscape, Arthur Conan Doyle occupies a significant position. Short Stories (Adventures of Sherlock Holmes / Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes [12 stories]) is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
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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Arthur Conan Doyle is a United Kingdom author whose work in classic literature has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.
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