The Professor Challenger SF Series: Complete Collection (eBook)
909 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654738698-8 (EAN)
Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was a celebrated British writer, best known for his creation of the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Doyle was educated at Stonyhurst College and later studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, experiences which notably contributed to the depth of character in his literary work. Although a physician by profession, Doyle's passion for writing led him to a prolific career as a storyteller. Aside from his enchanting Sherlock Holmes series, Conan Doyle also demonstrated versatility in literature, delving into the science fiction genre with works like 'The Professor Challenger SF Series: Complete Collection.' His protagonist, the brusque and audacious Professor George Edward Challenger, embarks on adventures akin to the fantasies of Jules Verne, taking readers on expeditions to remote corners of the world and encounters with primeval wonders. The Professor Challenger series exemplified Doyle's ability to enmesh his narrative with researched scientific theories and his trademark skill in constructing suspenseful and engaging plots. This shift from detective fiction to exploration and adventure echoed Doyle's own interests in spiritualism and the unexplained phenomena of his time. Arthur Conan Doyle's literary style, characterized by its clarity, fast-paced narrative, and sophisticated wit, has secured his position as a cornerstone of classic English literature, and his works continue to be celebrated and studied for their contributions to the detective and science fiction genres.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 13.11.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Fantasy / Science Fiction ► Science Fiction |
Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker | |
Schlagworte | adventure narratives • American Gods • ancient origins • British science fiction classics • Classic science fiction series • Edgar Rice Burroughs • Edwardian speculative fiction • Exploration and discovery novels • Game of Thrones • Harry Potter • H. G. Wells • literary imagination • Literary science fiction collection • Multifaceted storytelling • prehistoric creatures • prehistoric creatures fiction • Professor Challenger adventures • Robert E. Howard • scientific exploration • Sir Arthur Conan Doyle • Spiritualism influences • split second • supernatural mysteries • The Gender Game • The Handmaid's Tale • The Lost World novel • Turn-of-the-century science fiction • Victorian era adventures • victorian speculative fiction |
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