Sherlock Holmes And The Law

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Discover the intricate link between crime, justice, and morality through the lens of Sherlock Holmes, the legendary detective created by Arthur Conan Doyle. This book explores Holmes' unique approach to law and punishment throughout the classic stories.

An insightful exploration of Sherlock Holmes' sense of justice and its relationship with the law.

When someone cracks a puzzling mystery by connecting seemingly unrelated events, we often praise them as a true "Sherlock Holmes." The name itself has become a symbol of sharp intellect and deduction.

Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930), the English author behind Sherlock Holmes, penned four novels and 56 short stories about the detective between 1887 and 1927. Among these, "The Hound of the Baskervilles" stands out as one of the greatest crime novels ever written, while Holmes himself is celebrated as the world's most brilliant detective.

"Sherlock Holmes and the Law" delves into the complex relationship between crime and punishment within the Conan Doyle canon. Generally, Holmes hands over culprits to the police after solving a case. However, there are occasions when he chooses to either administer his own form of justice or let the guilty avoid further legal consequences. In doing so, Holmes prioritizes his personal moral compass over English law.

The book aims to uncover, describe, and analyze this inner sense of justice that guides Holmes' actions.

Additionally, the book offers:

• A look at Arthur Conan Doyle's life
• An overview of the complete Conan Doyle works
• A detailed description of Holmes and Watson’s personalities and their friendship
• An introduction to Holmes’ investigative methods
• An exploration of Holmes’ relationship with the police

Henrik Fibæk Jensen, born in 1954, is a Danish author with a Master of Arts in Danish, history, and philosophy from Aarhus University. He has written extensively on various figures, including Sherlock Holmes, and has contributed articles on topics ranging from literature to local history in Denmark.

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