Introduction Sherlock Holmes is a fictional character created in 1887 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Sherlock is an English detective of the late nineteenth century. He noted for his intelligence, his skillful, use of observation and deductive reasoning. He stars in a series of four novels and fifty-six fictional stories. Life Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective created by author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Holmes is famous for his logical reasoning, his ability to adopt disguises, and his use to solve difficult cases. Holmes appeared in publication in 1887. He was featured in four novels and 56 short stories. The first novel, A Study in Scarlet, appeared in 1887 and the second, The Sign of the Four in 1890. The character grew in popularity with the first series of short stories beginning with A Scandal in Bohemia in 1891. Holmes and Watson Holmes shares the majority of his professional years with his close friend Dr. Watson, who lives with Holmes for some time before his marriage in 1887, and again after his wife's death. Watson has two roles in Holmes's life. First, he gives practical assistance in the conduct of his cases. Second, he is Holmes's chronicler. Habits and personality Watson describes Holmes as "bohemian" in habits and lifestyle. According to Watson, Holmes is an eccentric, with no regard for standards of tidiness or good order. He has an erratic eating habit. Also he is dispassionate and cold. Books Novels: A Study in Scarlet (1887) The Sign of Four (1890) The Hound of the Baskervilles (1902) The Valley of Fear (1915)

Collections of short stories:

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1892) Memories of Sherlock Holmes (1893) The Return of Sherlock Holmes (1903) His Last Bow (1917)

Popular icon Sherlock Holmes is considered an icon of popular culture. Sherlock Holmes has often led to film and theater, and also appears in cartoons, for example Detective Conan and television series, as Sherlock or Elementary.

Also in the United States aired a radio series about Sherlock Holmes called The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.