DETECTIVE NOVEL

1. ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE

1.1. Born May 22, 1859, Edinburgh, Scotland—died July 7, 1930, Crowborough, Sussex, England. He received Bachelor of Medicin eand Master of Surgery qualifications from Edinburghin1881

2. G. K. CHESTERTON

2.1. Gilbert Keith Chesterton (May 29, 1874, London, England — June 14, 1936, Beaconsfield.

2.2. Is an English philosopher, lay theologian, literary and art critic and author of verse.

2.3. He wrote around 80 books, several hundred poems.

2.4. He has been referred to as the "prince of paradox“

3. CONTEXT

3.1. Doyle was a supporter of the campaign for the reform of the Congo Free State, led by the journalist E. D. Morel and diplomat Roger Casement.During1909he wroteTheCrimeofthe Congo.

3.2. 1888-Jack the Ripper strikesin Whitechapel. 1890 - First electric railway is built in deep-level tunnels, between the City and Stockwell.

4. LITERARY STYLE

4.1. He uses a variety of techniques to produce suspense in his stories.

4.2. He employed paradox, while making serious comments on the world, government, politics, economics, philosophy,theology and many other topics.

5. REVIEW

5.1. SHERLOCK HOLMES

5.1.1. Is a private detective who has keen powers of observation. He lives at 221b Baker Street in London. He notices things that others simply don't and then he draws accurate conclusions about what he sees. He experiences strong mood swings, plays the violin, and is a master of deductive reasoning.

5.2. THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH

5.2.1. An American couple discovers a criminal plot by witnessing the murder of a French spy in Morocco.