17 min

"Killed Holmes" – the Birth of a Phenomenon Talk About Sherlock

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In December 1893, Conan Doyle wrote "Killed Holmes" in his notebook. Many newspapers published articles about the tragic passing of the master detective. But what effect did the death of Sherlock Holmes have on his popularity?
Mattias Boström (author of the award-winning nonfiction book "From Holmes to Sherlock") talks about an important factor for the birth of the eternal Sherlock Holmes phenomenon.

In December 1893, Conan Doyle wrote "Killed Holmes" in his notebook. Many newspapers published articles about the tragic passing of the master detective. But what effect did the death of Sherlock Holmes have on his popularity?
Mattias Boström (author of the award-winning nonfiction book "From Holmes to Sherlock") talks about an important factor for the birth of the eternal Sherlock Holmes phenomenon.

17 min