The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes & A. J. Raffles - Collector's Edition
Enriched edition. 60+ Novels & Stories in One Volume - Including The Amateur Cracksman & The Black MaskBy E. W. Hornung, Arthur Conan Doyle, John Kendrick Bangs
Length44h 15m
About this audiobook
Collecting the ingenious tales of Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes and E. W. Hornung's A. J. Raffles, 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes & A. J. Raffles - Collector's Edition' offers a thrilling exploration of early detective fiction and the literary dialogue these stories generate. The anthology juxtaposes the nuanced moral landscapes navigated by these characters, highlighting contrasting frameworks of law, morality, and society. Through a curated selection of tales, readers experience a range of narrative techniques and stylistic flourishes from the dawn of the detective genre, with seminal stories that have shaped its trajectory and continue to intrigue readers and scholars alike. Among Doyle and Hornung, we also find the lighter, often satirical verses of John Kendrick Bangs, introducing a unique blend of humor and critique to the collection. These authors, contemporaries in time, push the boundaries of the detective and adventure genres. This edition illuminates the societal and legal preoccupations of late Victorian England, with each character embodying different aspects of the era's culture and ethical debates, thus enhancing the text's complexity and richness. The 'Collector's Edition' invites aficionados and new readers alike to delve into the multidimensional landscapes crafted by Doyle, Hornung, and Bangs. This anthology serves not just as entertainment but as an educational venture into the evolution of literary styles and themes within detective fiction. The volume promises to be an invaluable addition to any collection, sparking discussions and comparisons across different interpretations of justice, crime, and wit foundational to the genre's growth.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length44 hrs 15 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 29, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes & A. J. Raffles - Collector's Edition
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes & A. J. Raffles - Collector's Edition
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6THE ORIGINAL SERIES by E. W. HORNUNG
7The Amateur Cracksman (pt. 1)
8The Amateur Cracksman (pt. 2)
9The Amateur Cracksman (pt. 3)
10The Black Mask; or, Raffles: Further Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman (pt. 1)
11The Black Mask; or, Raffles: Further Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman (pt. 2)
12The Black Mask; or, Raffles: Further Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman (pt. 3)
13A Thief in the Night: Further Adventures of A. J. Raffles, Cricketer and Cracksman (pt. 1)
14A Thief in the Night: Further Adventures of A. J. Raffles, Cricketer and Cracksman (pt. 2)
15A Thief in the Night: Further Adventures of A. J. Raffles, Cricketer and Cracksman (pt. 3)
16Mr. Justice Raffles
17Chapter II "His Own Familiar Friend"
18Chapter III Council of War
19Chapter IV "Our Mr. Shylock"
20Chapter V Thin Air
21Chapter VI Camilla Belsize
22Chapter VII In Which We Fail to Score
23Chapter VIII The State of the Case
24Chapter IX A Triple Alliance
25Chapter X "My Raffles Right or Wrong"
26Chapter XI A Dash in the Dark
27Chapter XII A Midsummer Night's Dream
28Chapter XIII Knocked Out
29Chapter XIV Corpus Delicti
30Chapter XV Trial by Raffles
31Chapter XVI Watch and Ward
32Chapter XVII A Secret Service
33Chapter XVIII The Death of a Sinner
34Chapter XIX Apologia
35THE SEQUELS TO THE ORIGINAL SERIES by JOHN KENDRICK BANGS
36Mrs. Raffles: Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman (pt. 1)
37Mrs. Raffles: Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman (pt. 2)
38R. Holmes & Co.: Being the Remarkable Adventures of Raffles Holmes, Esq., Detective and Amateur Cracksman by Birth (pt. 1)
39R. Holmes & Co.: Being the Remarkable Adventures of Raffles Holmes, Esq., Detective and Amateur Cracksman by Birth (pt. 2)
40THE INSPIRATION TO THE ORIGINAL SERIES by SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE
41The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (pt. 1)
42The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (pt. 2)
43The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (pt. 3)
44The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (pt. 4)
45The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (pt. 5)
46Analysis
47Reflection
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