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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…mehr
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.
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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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.
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.
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