# Arthur Conan Doyle

## Biography

Arthur Conan Doyle was a British writer and physician, best known for creating the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1859, Doyle studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, where he encountered Dr. Joseph Bell, a professor whose deductive reasoning skills would inspire the character of Holmes. After a brief and unsuccessful medical practice, Doyle dedicated himself to writing.

His first Sherlock Holmes story, "A Study in Scarlet," was published in 1887, quickly gaining popularity. While the detective stories brought him immense fame, Doyle often preferred his other works, including historical novels like "The White Company" and science fiction adventures such as "The Lost World," featuring Professor Challenger. He was a prolific author, writing over 200 stories and articles, and was knighted in 1902 for his services during the Boer War. Doyle was also a notable proponent of Spiritualism later in his life. He died in 1930.

## Books

- [Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes](https://samolit.com/books/7225)
- [The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes](https://samolit.com/books/7224)