The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Short Stories (2 Vol. Set)
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| Rating | : | 4.71 (834 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01KJ8Z3MC |
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| Number of Pages | : | 172 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Short Stories (2 Vol. Set) book has been released since 0000-00-00. The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Short Stories (2 Vol. Set) are written by Arthur Conan Doyle and it has 172 of pages on .
Best Annotated Sherlock Volumes Ever Leslie Klinger continues to reinforce his brand as the best guide into the landscapes of classic literature. Having read his Sandman books and the Lovecraft annotation, I've been devouring the three hefty volumes of the Annotated Sherlock Holmes. As a Sherlockian of long standing, it's delightful to discover that there is so much more to learn, and that deepens my appreciation of those books. Bravo, Les!. Carole L. Presberg said Must-read for any Sherlock Holmes fan. My husband asked me several times if the annotations didn't get in the way of the stories. Silly man. I bought the books for the annotations. If I wanted to read the stories without them, I have the Complete Sherlock Holmes, and have read them twice already. The annotations do not disappoint. They are informative, illuminating, and sometimes hilarious. True, they are two huge books that are taking a long time to digest, but worth digesting, and very enjoyable.. The Best Annotated Holmes Collection Available Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories are widely available in numerous editions, but this one stands out for three reasons. First, there is a superb introudction of over 60 pages ("The World of Sherlock Holmes"); second, there are numerous original illustrations, photographs of the scenes of the stories, and so on; third, and most important, the annotations--which are extensive--include both real facts about the Victorian world that one needs to know to understand the stories *and* "Sherlockiana".For example, when, in "the Adventure of the Beryl Coronet", a mysterious nobleman asks a banker for "a trifling sum" of 50,000 pounds,