The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

In my last post, I explained that my students are listening to audiobooks.  The first choice was Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer.  Their second choice is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. 

Although Doyle's writing is more formal and "old-fashioned," many of them are familiar with the characters from modern adaptations.  The reason that there are still so many adaptations is that the original books and stories are incredibly entertaining.  The storylines are full of twists and turns, and the characters are unforgettable.  If they can get past the initial resistance to the language and style, they will discover how exciting Sherlock Holmes really is.

Click here for my Prezi on Sherlock Holmes.  This presentation gives a brief introduction to Doyle and his most famous character.

If you enjoy Sherlock Holmes, you may also enjoy the  novel Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle at work.