Tales of Terror and Mystery

by Arthur Conan Doyle

Overview

If you have only read the Sherlock Holmes stories, then you have missed out on the other great short fiction by Arthur Conan Doyle, some of which is represented in this collection...Doyle was a superb storyteller and this selection is full of unease and mystery.
Although Doyle was best known for his Sherlock Holmes stories, he also wrote other short fiction - remarkable works of mystery and crime. Tales of Terror and Mystery is the best example for that. Stories from this book, like 'The Horror of the Heights' or 'The Brazilian Cat' are true masterpieces of storytelling.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781412176385
Publisher:	eBooksLib
Publication date:	04/21/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	268 KB

About the Author

Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a Scottish author best known for his classic detective fiction, although he wrote in many other genres including dramatic work, plays, and poetry. He began writing stories while studying medicine and published his first story in 1887. His Sherlock Holmes character is one of the most popular inventions of English literature, and has inspired films, stage adaptions, and literary adaptations for over 100 years.

Date of Birth:

May 22, 1859

Date of Death:

July 7, 1930

Place of Birth:

Edinburgh, Scotland

Place of Death:

Crowborough, Sussex, England

Education:

Edinburgh University, B.M., 1881; M.D., 1885

Editorial Reviews

"Start a story by Conan Doyle and you cannot stop reading, whether you are ten or sixty." - Michael Dirda

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