Ebook: Sherlock Holmes Great War Parodies and Pastiches I: 1910-1914
Author: Peschel Bill editor
- Tags: Parodies imitations etc., Doyle Arthur Conan -- 1859-1930 -- Parodies imitations etc, Holmes Sherlock -- Parodies imitations etc, Watson John H. -- (Fictitious character) -- Parodies imitations etc, Doyle Arthur Conan -- 1859-1930, Holmes Sherlock, Watson John H. -- (Fictitious character)
- Series: 223B Casebook
- Year: 2017
- Publisher: Peschel Press
- Language: English
- epub
Welcome to 223B Baker Street
The 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, along with Holmes’ deep friendship with Doctor Watson, touched the hearts of fans worldwide, and inspired imitations, parodies, songs, art, even erotica, that continues to this very day.
“Sherlock Holmes Great War Parodies and Pastiches I: 1910-1914” collects 43 pieces — short stories, poems, and cartoons — published during this stage of Conan Doyle’s literary career. Also included are much of the original art and more than 340 footnotes identifying obscure words, historical figures, and events that readers were familiar with at the time.
Peschel Press’ 223B Casebook series — named because they’re “next door” to the original stories — is dedicated to...