Sherlock Holmes Edwardian Parodies and Pastiches II
by Bill Peschel
Genre: Other7
Published: 2016
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Welcome to 223B Baker StreetThe debut of Sherlock Holmes in the pages of The Strand magazine introduced one of fiction's most memorable heroes. Arthur Conan Doyle's spellbinding tales of mystery and detection and Holmes' deep friendship with Dr. Watson touched the hearts of fans worldwide, inspiring imitations, parodies, songs, art, even erotica, that continue to be produced and avidly enjoyed today.Sherlock Holmes Edwardian Parodies and Pastiches II: 1905-1909 collects 40 pieces published during the middle phase of Conan Doyle's life. Some were written by schoolboys, reporters,doctors, and other amateurs, but many professional writers turned out stories, such as "Banjo" Paterson, Max Beerbohm, Lincoln Steffens, Jacques Futrelle, Maurice Leblanc, and "Charlie Chan" creator Earl Derr Biggers.We've also included the stories' original art and over 270 footnotes identifying obscure words, historical figures, and events that readers were familiar with then but are forgotten...Pages of Sherlock Holmes Edwardian Parodies and Pastiches II :