Detective Novels in UK 英国侦探小说发展简史及人物研究

Detective Novels in United KingdomLily,chuangContentWhat is Detective novel Some history you should know Imaginative hero in brilliant novelsWhat is Detective novel1.a novel whose plot revolves around the investigation and solving of a crime.2.the reader is challenged to solve a riddle before the detective explains the puzzle for you in the end.What is Detective novelTraditional structureThe four part of the order can be permutated or dominate according to the author’s needs .Some history you should knowHow many famous rewards issue to the detective novels and its authors?Some history you should knowWho is regarded as the ancestor of western detective stories?Some history you should knowDo you know which is considered as Detective Oscar award?It presents the Raven Award to non-writers who contribute to the mystery Genre(流派)Some history you should knowWilkie Collins is considered as the father of English literature of detective novelsCollins and Dickens was lifelong friends.‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood’ is due to premiere in 2012 on PBSCWA AND DAGGER REWARDSThe Crime Writers' Association (CWA) is the top crime writers‘ association in the United Kingdom. Set up in 1953. Membership is open to any author who has had one crime novel produced by famous publisher (or at the discretion of the committee). It enables writers to contact each other, promotes crime writing with annual awards, and organises social events. It also supports writing groups, festivals and literary events with authors.CWA AND DAGGER REWARDSCWA Dagger prestigious prizes in UK 1955-1959 1960-1969 1969 -2005, a Crossed Red Herring a gold dragger the CWA also awarded a Silver Dagger to the runner-up.CWA/Ellis Peters Historical Award is given to the best historical novel of the year. CWA Daggers – the International, Ellis Peters, Non-Fiction, Short Story, Library and Debut Daggers – are now announced at an awards ceremony held in July at a prestigious London venue. The CWA Diamond Dagger lifetime award is announced in the new year and presented at the same ceremony.Some history you should knowWho is he ?Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930)Father of Sherlock HolmesImaginative hero in brilliant novelOne of the world‘s greatest detectives was introduced to us by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in 1887 in his novel A Study in Scarlet. Holmes appeared in 56 of Conan Doyle’s short stories and four of his novels. Other works include science stories, historical novels, plays, romances, poetry and so on.Imaginative hero in brilliant novelAfter The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes was serialized in Strand Magazine, the author tired of his popular creation, and tired to killed off his hero in The Final Problem, but was compelled in 1903 to revive him, in response to Holmes’ enthusiastic fans. Sherlock Holmes has achieved iconic status in British culture equal to King Arthur and Robin Hood, especially since more and more people are unsure.Whether Holmes was a real guy?Imaginative hero in brilliant novelPHD. Professor Bell medical sciences Professor of Edinburgh university Recommended the prototype of Sherlock Holmes by Conan himself The “ logical reasoning method “was also considered deeply influenced byThe British Royal chemistry academic association gives holmes researcher‘s title of honor on October 16, 2002 and makes it become the first imaginative person that gets this honor.Imaginative hero in brilliant novelcareful observation and “detective reasoning” theory Pipe/Magnify glasses/hatImaginative hero in brilliant novelAppearenceIn height he was rather over six feet(185cm), considerably taller. His eyes were sharp and piercing his thin, hawk like nose gave his whole expression an air of alertness and decision. His chin, too, had the prominence and squareness which mark the man of determination. His hands were invariably blotted with ink and stained with chemicalsImaginative hero in brilliant novelhobbies Thinking,violin,boxing, swordplay , the chemistry experiment Characters careful,cold,cool, little proud and complacent Brilliant, aloof（冷漠的） almost entirely lacking in social gracesHolmes Partner and best friend --Dr. John. H. WatsonHolmes’s investigative partner , assistant and sometime flatmate , the first person narrator of all in the Sherlock Holmes canon. a retired military doctor,whom Doyle based on himself. Holmes’s colleague should have a simpler, more down-to-earth name which could belong to any man in London.Holmes officeSherlock Holmes and Dr.Watson lived in the house at 221b Baker Street, London, between 1881 and 1904. Today, you can visit the real place- the same address-where a museum has been made out of their legendary home. Or visit the museum online at:Sherlock-holmes. Holmes ‘ powerful Enemy --PHD. MoliExtremely tall and thin Forehead domes out in a white curve His two eyes are deeply sunken in his head. Clean-shaven,pale ascetic-looking Retain something of professor in his feature Shoulder are rounded from much studyPersonal contest between two man ended, in their reeling over, locked each other’s arms ,drop deep down in caldron of swirling water.The Holmes‘s saying (mottos) Holmes‘If you precise destruction, in the public interest, I am willing to accept death. When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improssible, must be the truth. There is nothing new under the sun. It has all been done before I never make exceptions. An exception disproves the rule. What you do in this world is a matter of no consequence. The question is, what can you make people believe that you have done?Who is the most authorized Holmes?Jonny Lee Miller 2012Robert John DowneyJeremy BrettBenedict CumberbatchNovels RecommendA Study in Scarlet (published 1887, in Beeton‘s Christmas Annual)《血字研究》 The Sign of the Four (published 1890, Lippincott‘s Monthly Magazine)《四签名》 The Hound of the Baskervilles (serialised 1901– 1902 in The Strand)《巴斯克维尔的猎犬》Detective NovelThe story is not over….Thank you !。