Sherlock Holmes, a famous detective

Who is Sherlock Holmes?

Sherlock Holmes, Benedict Cumberbatch

Sherlock Holmes is one of the most famous detectives in the world of fiction.

Classic Sherlock Holmes

The imaginary detective has been popular for many years since its first appearance in ‘A Study in Scarlet’ published in 1886 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. All in all, there are sixty adventure stories about Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson. Lucky you if you get the whole collection named The Cannon.

Sherlock Holmes, by Tatiana Vetrova

Sherlock Holmes and modernity

Sherlock Holmes is a unique personage who is able to make plenty of correct conclusions from the quickest observation. Thanks to his deerstalker, pipe, violin and spyglass Sherlock became a known trademark in the world of marketing. Hundreds of films have been produced based on the adventures of the fictional detective genius. Both classic and modern Sherlock Holmes attracts thousands of fans. His address is well-known (Baker Street, 221B), personal talents seem to have no boundaries, information deduction makes him an intellectual superhero. Moreover, the latest Sherlock brilliantly acted by Benedict Cumberbatch is rather appealing even though he says he is a high-functioning sociopath.

Sherlock Holmes by Tatiana Vetrova

Sherlock Fact File

Born in 1854, England

Origin: Grand nephew of the French artist

Brother: Mycroft, born in 1847, Her Majesty’s Secret Service agent

Education: one of the best country’s universities

Career: the world’s first consulting detective

Other achievements and interests: superior deductive skills, knowledge of Chemistry, Geology, Anatomy, Literature, Politics, boxing, swordsmanship, playing the violin etc.