Arthur Conan
Full Name and Common Aliases
#### Arthur Conan Doyle
Arthur Conan Doyle is a household name synonymous with the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes. However, his full name was Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle.
Birth and Death Dates
#### January 22, 1859 - July 7, 1930
Doyle was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on January 22, 1859, and passed away on July 7, 1930, at the age of 71.
Nationality and Profession(s)
#### British Physician and Author
Arthur Conan Doyle held dual nationality: Scottish by birth and British through his father. He is best known for his works as a medical man and author.
Early Life and Background
#### Family Ties and Education
Doyle's family moved to the south of England when he was young. His mother, Mary Foley Doyle, played a significant role in instilling in him a love for literature. Arthur Conan attended Stonyhurst College, a Jesuit boarding school near London.
Major Accomplishments
#### Medical Career and Authorial Success
After graduating from the University of Edinburgh Medical School, Doyle set up his medical practice in Southsea, England. However, it was his writing that brought him lasting fame. In 1887, Doyle published the first Sherlock Holmes story, "A Study in Scarlet." This marked the beginning of a prolific authorship and cemented his place as one of the most renowned mystery writers.
Notable Works or Actions
#### The Sherlock Holmes Series
The Sherlock Holmes series, comprising four novels and 56 short stories, remains Doyle's most iconic contribution to literature. Some notable works include:
A Study in Scarlet (1887) - The first appearance of Sherlock Holmes.
The Hound of the Baskervilles (1902) - A classic mystery novel featuring the detective.
* The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1892) - A collection of short stories showcasing the character.
Impact and Legacy
#### Transforming the Detective Genre
Doyle's innovative storytelling, coupled with his creation of an iconic detective, transformed the literary landscape. His works continue to captivate audiences worldwide, influencing generations of writers and filmmakers alike.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
#### Timeless Wisdom and Characterization
Arthur Conan Doyle's writings not only entertain but also offer insightful commentary on human nature. The quotes from his stories and novels often provide timeless wisdom on various subjects, ranging from detection to society.
The iconic detective, Sherlock Holmes, created by Arthur Conan Doyle is an embodiment of intelligence, rationality, and humanity. His character has transcended the pages of literature and entered popular culture.
Quotes by Arthur Conan
A minute later the bailiff and four of his men rode past him on their journey back to Southampton, the other two having been chosen as grave-diggers. As they passed Alleyne saw that one of the men was wiping his sword-blade upon the mane of his horse. A deadly sickness came over him at the sight, and sitting down by the wayside he burst out weeping, with his nerves all in a jangle. It was a terrible world thought he, and it was hard to know which were the most to be dreaded, the knaves or the men of the law.
And now, Doctor, we've done our work, so it's time we had some play. A sandwich and a cup of coffee, and then off to violin-land, where all is sweetness and delicacy and harmony, and there are no red-headed clients to vex us with their conundrums.
And that recommendation, with the exaggerated estimate of my ability with which he prefaced it, was, if you will believe me, Watson, the very first thing which ever made me feel that a profession might be made out of what had up to that time been th
A long series of sterile weeks lay behind us, and here at last there was a fitting object for those remarkable powers which, like all special gifts, become irksome to their owner when they are not in use.
The true scientific mind is not to be tied down by its own conditions of time and space. It builds itself an observatory erected upon the border line of present, which separates the infinite past from the infinite future. From this sure post it makes its sallies even to the beginning and to the end of all things.
You know that he came into his uncle's money a little time ago, and after a first delirious outbreak, he has now relapsed into that dead heavy state of despair which is caused by having everything which one can wish for. How absurd are the ambitions of life when I think that I, who am fairly happy and as keen as a razor edge, should be struggling for that which I can see has brought neither profit nor happiness to him!
I am much mistaken, however, if he has not fine strata in his nature. He is capable of rising to heights as well as of sinking to depths.
By the black rood of Waltham! he roared, ""if any knave among you lays a finger-end upon the edge of my gown, I will crush his skull like a filbert!