Conan Doyle

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: A British author and physician, best known as the creator of the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes and his friend and chronicler, Dr. John Watson. He also wrote in other genres, including science fiction, historical novels, and non-fiction.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The stories by Conan Doyle remain some of the most famous detective fiction ever written.
    • Many people are familiar with Sherlock Holmes, but fewer know much about Conan Doyle himself.
    • The museum exhibit featured first editions of Conan Doyle's works.
Advanced Usage
  • The name is often used metonymically to refer to the body of work featuring Sherlock Holmes.
    • The film's plot felt like something straight out of Conan Doyle.
  • In literary discussion, "Conan Doyle" is used to distinguish the author from his famous character.
    • While Holmes is a man of pure logic, Conan Doyle had a strong personal interest in spiritualism.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: The full name and title of the author.
  • A. Conan Doyle: A common abbreviated form used in publishing.
Synonyms
  • Author of Sherlock Holmes: A descriptive synonym.
  • Creator of Sherlock Holmes: Emphasizes his role as the originator of the character.
Related Phrases
  • The Conan Doyle canon: Refers to the complete collection of Sherlock Holmes stories officially written by Conan Doyle.
    • The new story is not part of the Conan Doyle canon, but is a pastiche.
Noun
  1. British author who created Sherlock Holmes (1859-1930)