This paper, written in the course of a Research Master specializing in English studies, questions... more This paper, written in the course of a Research Master specializing in English studies, questions a wide-ranging literary phenomenon: the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. This reflection is based on the observation of this character’s permanency and universality, whose identity transcended, throughout the years, the strict scope of its creation. This research paper considersthe reasons of such a universal success, for a character who is referenced just about everywhere, whatever the time and place, who takes multiple forms in both our daily lives and in the diverse shapes taken by culture (Literature, art, cinema, television…). This study relies on the reading of the original short stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle, his autobiography, as well as the analysis of the various adaptations and pastiches that were made after the detective’s adventures generated such a huge enthusiasm. In addition to these readings and viewings, this paper is complemented by previous reflections on the character and his author. This research work was furthermore completed thanks to the reading of documents regarding Sherlock Holmes’ context of creation, the Victorian era, as this period had a very important role to play in the understanding of the character. The main idea that came out of this reflection is that Sherlock Holmes is no longer, nowadays, only a character of fiction. He is an idea, a concept, a symbol, which makes him seem so omnipresent.
This paper, written in the course of a Research Master specializing in English studies, questions... more This paper, written in the course of a Research Master specializing in English studies, questions a wide-ranging literary phenomenon: the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. This reflection is based on the observation of this character’s permanency and universality, whose identity transcended, throughout the years, the strict scope of its creation. This research paper considersthe reasons of such a universal success, for a character who is referenced just about everywhere, whatever the time and place, who takes multiple forms in both our daily lives and in the diverse shapes taken by culture (Literature, art, cinema, television…). This study relies on the reading of the original short stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle, his autobiography, as well as the analysis of the various adaptations and pastiches that were made after the detective’s adventures generated such a huge enthusiasm. In addition to these readings and viewings, this paper is complemented by previous reflections on the character and his author. This research work was furthermore completed thanks to the reading of documents regarding Sherlock Holmes’ context of creation, the Victorian era, as this period had a very important role to play in the understanding of the character. The main idea that came out of this reflection is that Sherlock Holmes is no longer, nowadays, only a character of fiction. He is an idea, a concept, a symbol, which makes him seem so omnipresent.
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phenomenon: the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. This reflection is based on the observation of this character’s
permanency and universality, whose identity transcended, throughout the years, the strict scope of its creation. This
research paper considersthe reasons of such a universal success, for a character who is referenced just about everywhere,
whatever the time and place, who takes multiple forms in both our daily lives and in the diverse shapes taken by culture
(Literature, art, cinema, television…). This study relies on the reading of the original short stories written by Arthur Conan
Doyle, his autobiography, as well as the analysis of the various adaptations and pastiches that were made after the
detective’s adventures generated such a huge enthusiasm. In addition to these readings and viewings, this paper is
complemented by previous reflections on the character and his author. This research work was furthermore completed
thanks to the reading of documents regarding Sherlock Holmes’ context of creation, the Victorian era, as this period had
a very important role to play in the understanding of the character. The main idea that came out of this reflection is that
Sherlock Holmes is no longer, nowadays, only a character of fiction. He is an idea, a concept, a symbol, which makes him
seem so omnipresent.
phenomenon: the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. This reflection is based on the observation of this character’s
permanency and universality, whose identity transcended, throughout the years, the strict scope of its creation. This
research paper considersthe reasons of such a universal success, for a character who is referenced just about everywhere,
whatever the time and place, who takes multiple forms in both our daily lives and in the diverse shapes taken by culture
(Literature, art, cinema, television…). This study relies on the reading of the original short stories written by Arthur Conan
Doyle, his autobiography, as well as the analysis of the various adaptations and pastiches that were made after the
detective’s adventures generated such a huge enthusiasm. In addition to these readings and viewings, this paper is
complemented by previous reflections on the character and his author. This research work was furthermore completed
thanks to the reading of documents regarding Sherlock Holmes’ context of creation, the Victorian era, as this period had
a very important role to play in the understanding of the character. The main idea that came out of this reflection is that
Sherlock Holmes is no longer, nowadays, only a character of fiction. He is an idea, a concept, a symbol, which makes him
seem so omnipresent.