Mary Allen
Introduction: The Mystery of the Hound of the Baskervilles
The Hound of the Baskervilles is a novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in 1902. It is a mystery novel that follows the investigation of the death of Sir Charles Baskerville, who was found dead on the grounds of his manor house in Devonshire. The novel is considered one of the most famous works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and it has been adapted into various films, TV shows, and stage plays.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: The Creator of the Hound
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a British writer and physician, best known for creating the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. He was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1859, and studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh. He started writing while he was a medical student, and his first Sherlock Holmes story, A Study in Scarlet, was published in 1887. The success of the Sherlock Holmes stories made Conan Doyle one of the most famous writers of his time.
The Hound of the Baskervilles: Plot Summary
The Hound of the Baskervilles begins with the death of Sir Charles Baskerville, who was found dead on the grounds of his manor house in Devonshire. His death was believed to be caused by a supernatural creature, the hound of the Baskervilles, which was said to haunt the family for generations. The case is taken on by Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson, who investigate the strange occurrences that surround the Baskerville family. The investigation leads them to the moors of Devonshire, where they uncover a web of lies, deceit, and murder.