Anglický jazyk

The Life and Times of Sherlock Holmes

Vydavateľstvo: Little Elm Press
Rok vydania: 2020
Formát: Paperback
Rozmer: 229 x 152 mm
Jazyk: Anglický jazyk
ISBN: 9781952408083

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O knihe

"Slop shops," "scissorizing," "agony aunts," and "foolscap" These and other Victorian references appear throughout the original Sherlock Holmes tales. Everyday words and phrases to the Victorian may have modern day readers running to references books. These twenty-four short essaysexplain and explore various aspects of life mentioned in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories, providing modern-day insight into the nineteenth century world. The collection also includes the essay-"Evil Women: The Villainesses of the Canon," originally published in the Baker Street Journal. Originally shared through various Sherlockian newsletters around the world, they are gathered here for the first time. Essays cover:Violins Electric and vs. gas lighting Scrapbooking Agony columns The Agra Fort Cardboard Sound Recordings Telephones Jellyfish Rugby Brandy The Opera The Crown Jewels Snakes Italian political organizations Banks Diabetes Pocket watches Writing paper Coroners Pawnshops Clothing Calling cards "Be prepared to be enlightened and entertained!" - Carole Nelson Douglas, Bestselling Author