Arthur Conan Doyle

Memories and Adventures (eBook, ePUB)

A Journey Through the Life and Adventures of a Literary Icon

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Arthur Conan Doyle's 'Memories and Adventures' is a captivating memoir that provides readers with an intimate look into the life of the renowned author. Written in a candid and engaging style, Doyle recounts his personal experiences, ranging from his upbringing in a strict Catholic household to his medical studies and eventual success as a writer. Through vivid storytelling and vivid descriptions, Doyle transports readers to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, offering a glimpse into the cultural and social milieu of the time. This literary work not only serves as a fascinating autobiography but also sheds light on the influences that shaped Doyle's iconic literary creations, such as Sherlock Holmes. Readers will be enthralled by Doyle's wit, humor, and keen observations throughout the book. 'Memories and Adventures' is a must-read for fans of Doyle's work and anyone interested in the life of this literary giant.

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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.