About
Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh in 1859. After studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh, he practiced as a physician while writing. He created the detective Sherlock Holmes, who first appeared in 'A Study in Scarlet' (1887). Holmes's success allowed him to devote himself to writing. He also produced historical novels, science fiction with Professor Challenger, and plays. After World War I, he became a fervent advocate of spiritualism. He died in 1930.
* 1859-05-22 — † 1930-07-07
Major works
- A Study in Scarlet (1887)novel
- The White Company (1891)novel
- The Hound of the Baskervilles (1902)novel
- The Lost World (1912)novel
- The History of Spiritualism (1926)non-fiction
Key milestones
- 1887Publication of 'A Study in Scarlet', first appearance of Sherlock Holmes.
- 1902Knighted for his pamphlet defending British conduct during the Boer War.
- 1926Publication of 'The History of Spiritualism', reflecting his public advocacy of spiritualism.
Themes
Detection and reasoningAdventure and explorationHistory and chivalryScience and speculationSpiritualism and the supernatural
Sources: britishlibrary.cn · bbc.com · webarchive.nrscotland.gov.uk
