description Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Conan Doyle's Original Stories) Overview
Reading the original stories directly from Doyle provides the purest, most unadulterated view of the character's genius. While sometimes less polished than modern adaptations, these texts are the foundational source material. They are crucial for understanding the evolution of the consulting detective trope itself.
help Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Conan Doyle's Original Stories) FAQ
Where should someone start with Arthur Conan Doyle's original Sherlock Holmes stories?
A Study in Scarlet from 1887 is Holmes's first appearance and introduces Dr. Watson. Many readers also start with The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes because the Strand Magazine short stories show the classic case format.
How many original Sherlock Holmes stories did Conan Doyle write?
The usual Holmes canon contains 4 novels and 56 short stories. They were published from A Study in Scarlet in 1887 through the final stories in the 1920s.
Which original story introduces Moriarty?
Professor Moriarty appears most famously in The Final Problem, first published in 1893. That story sends Holmes and Moriarty to the Reichenbach Falls in Switzerland.
Are the original Sherlock Holmes stories the same as the BBC Sherlock version?
No. The BBC series Sherlock moves Holmes and Watson into modern London with phones, blogs, and contemporary crimes. Doyle's stories are Victorian and Edwardian detective fiction centered on 221B Baker Street, hansom cabs, telegrams, and Scotland Yard.
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