This document provides an overview and analysis of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories. It discusses how Holmes was first introduced in 1887 in "A Scandal in Bohemia" and went on to feature in 4 novels and 56 short stories. Holmes became one of the most popular and portrayed fictional characters of all time, known for his use of forensic evidence and deductive reasoning. Adaptations of the stories on television and film throughout the 20th and 21st centuries have ensured Holmes' enduring popularity and influence.

1. A SCANDAL IN BOHEMIA
- SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE
M.Tech, DA-IICT

2. At 221-B Baker street

3. Executing the plan

4. Tables turned!

5. Analysis of the story

6. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

7. Introduced in 1888

8. 4 novels and 56 short stories

9. The „Sherlock‟ Impact
 Probably the most popular fictional character ever
 First series of short stories in The Strand Magazine,
beginning with "A Scandal in Bohemia" in 1891
 Trace evidence used by Holmes- shoe and tire
impressions, footprints, etc. became reality later on
 The Guinness Book of World Records has
consistently listed Sherlock Holmes as the "most
portrayed movie character" with more than 70
actors playing the part in over 200 films

10. Collector‟s Updates

11. 221-B Bakers street- the world‟s most
famous address

12. Watson lives on..

13. Museum visit- Study

14. Museum visit- Drawing room

15. 21st century Sherlock-Benedict Cumberbatch

16. Societies/ Series
 BBC one TV series replaced the Victorian setting to
the shady and violent present-day London
 January 12, 2014 saw 8.8 million viewers for
season finale
 Began as a fictional character and ended up as an
entertainer for millions of viewers

17. Feb 2014 BBC announces

18. Mystery
 Sherlock Holmes was walking down the streets when he found
many people gathered around a woman's dead body.
 He examined the body and found a purse with her license.
 He called up her residence number. Her husband picked up the
phone and Sherlock said “Your wife is dead”
”No way !!” said the husband
 “Please come and confirm” said Sherlock. Husband said Ok
and hung up
 After 10 minutes husband came. Sherlock looked at the police
officer and said “The husband is the murderer”.