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Sherlock Holmes: Beyond the Elementary
- Narrated by: James Krasner
- Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins
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Summary
Every hero works to soothe the fears of the people during their period in history. Heroes are not only brave, but they’re also able to navigate the convoluted corridors of society, and to see through the respectable pretense of others to detect the evil that lies within.
So, who better to take on the foggy, crime-ridden streets and strict social mores of Victorian London than the iconic literary detective Sherlock Holmes?
In Sherlock Holmes: Beyond the Elementary, you’ll investigate the history behind Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s whip-smart, charismatic detective. James Krasner, a scholar of British Victorian literature, will play the role of “Watson”, as he offers a clearer picture of the imaginative influence Sherlock Holmes has maintained over readers, from the 19th century through today. While you examine the secrets of novels like A Study in Scarlet and The Hound of the Baskervilles and stories like “A Scandal in Bohemia” and “The Final Problem”, you’ll deepen your appreciation of these enduring works. You’ll also gain insights into Holmes’ continued relevance to the social problems we face in our own world.
What does the relationship between Holmes and Watson tell us about friendship? Is Sherlock Holmes just a “thinking machine”? How do these adventures lay bare gender dynamics in surprising ways?
The answers are far from elementary.
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- Amazon Customer
- 23-06-22
Highly entertaining.
I'm a massive sherlock Holmes fan and really looked forward to listening to this book. I was not disappointed. The narrator was entertaining, informative and easy to listen to. I enjoyed the different chapters and the area that were examined from the origins of Sherlock to modern day interpretations. I will be listening to this one again.
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- Ina Juan
- 19-10-21
Fascinating!
I learned a lot! But you should be familiar with all the SH stories to make the most of all the lectures.
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- Virginia Slim
- 09-10-21
Brilliant analysis
So many insights and beautifully written. The Sherlock Holmes stories and novels are shown to reflect changes in society that continue to uunfold.
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- Muzak
- 09-02-23
Journey around the world of Sherlock Holmes
This lecture series is not about the famous detective himself but rather a tour around the various social, cultural and literary aspects surrounding the stories. Overall it’s quite broad brush but should be of interest to the fans of Conan Doyle’s ageless creation.
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- Mr S.
- 02-08-21
Ok as it goes
It is well read. some repidition of themes and I would enjoyed some more historical context. For example, the relationship of world events to the stories of Conan Doyle. The attribute of Sherlock Holmes to the fairer sex is discussed but not his view of foreigners for example which would be intrinsically linked to colonial attitudes of the time.
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- Sian
- 30-08-22
Fascinating
A great listen for those who love Sherlock stories and want to delve further into Conan's insights.
Well researched and explained.
Loved it, didn't want it to end, will definitely relisten.
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- Ms. G. Hanson
- 21-03-23
Good.
I first read the Conan Doyle stories over 30 years ago and became an instant fan reading, watching & listening to anything on the subject, so the content of theses lectures held no supprises, but I enjoyed it non the less, as it is well done and I liked the way he teased out clues as to victoriana society, ACD's craft as an Author, motivations, thoughts & insecurities while writing and the continuing appeal of the characters. It's simple stuff but still thought-provoking and a great place for any newbies to get a better understanding of Doyles Holmes & his place in the wider world of the character.
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- Zara-J
- 03-01-23
Nothing more than elementary
If you're a Sherlock fan then there is no new content here. Some summaries, 'facts' and descriptions and pronunciations are, in fact, inaccurate, and feel more like recycled commentary than actual observation. Poor narration made me glad it wasn't longer.
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- mark bowler
- 01-02-23
Anyone not English always dissppoint in narattion
Really struggle with these accents, sorry to complain but this is not sherlock Holmes!
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