Arthur Conan Doyle

Memories and Adventures (eBook, ePUB)

A Journey Through the Life and Adventures of a Literary Icon

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Memories and Adventures," Arthur Conan Doyle presents a compelling blend of autobiography and adventure, crafted with his signature narrative flair. The book traverses the rich tapestry of Doyle's life, illuminating his remarkable experiences as a physician, writer, and sportsman. With vivid prose, Doyle balances personal anecdotes with reflections on his literary career, particularly the creation of the iconic Sherlock Holmes. Set against the backdrop of late 19th and early 20th century England, the book captures a transitional era marked by scientific discovery and burgeoning modernity, while also revealing the author's deep-seated fascination with the mystical and the ethereal. Arthur Conan Doyle, born in 1859, was not merely the creator of Holmes; he was an avid explorer of life'Äôs mysteries, from a medical career to spiritualism. His extensive travels and diverse interests deeply influenced his writing, imbuing his accounts with authenticity and depth. The balance of empirical observation and imaginative storytelling is reflective of Doyle's dual passions, ultimately shaping the memoir's eclectic nature. "Memories and Adventures" offers readers a rare glimpse into the life of one of literature's most celebrated figures. It stands as a testament to Doyle's indomitable spirit and adventurous nature, making it an essential read for fans of autobiography and those intrigued by the life behind the legendary detective stories.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 382
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066338078575
• Artikelnr.: 64077314

Autorenporträt

Douglas Kerr is Honorary Research Fellow at Birkbeck College, University of London, and former Professor of English and Dean of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Hong Kong. He is the author of Conan Doyle: Writing, Profession, and Practice (Oxford UP, 2013), Eastern Figures: Orient and Empire in British Writing (Hong Kong UP, 2008), George Orwell (Writers and their Work series, 2003), and Wilfred Owen's Voices: Language and Community (Oxford UP, 1993).

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Inhaltsangabe

Preface
1. Early recollections
2. Under the Jesuits
3. Recollections of a student
4. Whaling in the Arctic Ocean
5. My voyage to West Africa
6. My first experiences in practice
7. My start at Southsea
8. My first literary success
9. Pulling up the anchor
10. The great break
11. Sidelights on Sherlock Holmes
12. Norwood and Switzerland
13. Egypt in 1896
14. On the edge of a storm
15. An interlude of peace
16. The start for South Africa
17. Days with the army
18. Final experiences in South Africa
19. An appeal to the world's opinion
20. My political adventures
21. The years between the wars
22. The years between the wars (contd.)
23. Some notable people
24. Some recollections of sport
25. To the Rocky Mountains in 1914
26. The eve of war
27. A remembrance of the dark years
28. Experiences on the British Front
29. Experiences on the Italian Front
30. Experiences on the French Front
31. Breaking the Hindenburg Line
32. The psychic quest.