Canon of Sherlock Holmes

The Canon of Sherlock Holmes refers to the complete collection of stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle featuring the famous detective. It includes four novels and 56 short stories, published between 1887 and 1927. The stories portray Holmes's exceptional deductive reasoning, keen observation, and use of scientific methods to solve complex crimes. They are considered the definitive works that establish Holmes’s character, methods, and world, influencing detective fiction and popular culture. The Canon provides a comprehensive portrayal of Holmes’s adventures, his relationship with Dr. Watson, and his role as a pioneering figure in forensic investigation.