Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
- First published
- 1892
- Reading level
- Easy
- Price
- Free
About the book
"Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a collection of short stories published in 1892. Originally appearing in The Strand Magazine, these twelve tales feature consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson confronting social injustices and mysteries across Victorian England. Narrated by Watson, the stories showcase Holmes's revolutionary methods of detection—from royal scandals to peculiar crimes—offering fresh justice in a world of incompetence and privilege. The collection boosted the magazine's circulation and established Holmes as an enduring literary icon.
- Holmes, Sherlock (Fictitious character)
- Private investigators
- Detective and mystery stories, English
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #48320. Adventures of Sherlock Holmes on Wikipedia.
