The Lure of the Limerick
- 246 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Five hundred American and British limericks are interspersed with anecdotes and historical comment
William Baring-Gould was a noted author and critic recognized for his deep engagement with literary analysis and character studies. He possessed a unique ability to delve into the psychology of fictional figures, exploring their motivations and their place within the broader literary landscape. His scholarly approach and keen eye for detail allowed him to illuminate the intricacies of celebrated literary creations. Baring-Gould's insightful examinations offer readers a fresh perspective on enduring fictional personas.

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Five hundred American and British limericks are interspersed with anecdotes and historical comment
A Life of the World's First Consulting Detective
1962 Bramwell House hardcover, F printing. William S. Baring-Gould (The Book of Werewolves). William S. Baring-Gould (1913–67) was a devoted Sherlockian whose work on Sherlockian chronology and biography culminated, in 1967, in the publication of THE ANNOTATED SHERLOCK HOLMES. Prior to that, however, in 1962, he published the SHERLOCK HOLMES OF BAKER STREET, the first major biography of Sherlock Holmes, subtitled 'A Life of the World's First Consulting Detective. The biography has been unavailable in a modern edition for many years, and it is a great pleasure, therefore, to offer to modern-day Sherlockians. - Amazon
2 Volumes. The complete texts of the four novels and fifty-six short stories that made the legendary detective famous are accompanied by an introduction, notes, maps, diagrams, coats-of-arms, photographs, and drawings in this oversized edition--an indispensable possession for all mystery fans.
“Se io non mi diverto nello scrivere un libro, nessuno si divertirà a leggerlo.” Rex Stout A New York, in un anno, avvengono circa seicento omicidi; e secondo la ponderata opinione di Nero Wolfe, se non fosse per lui, Wolfe, “uno su tre” dei casi della Squadra Omicidi rimarrebbero insoluti. Dell’ispettore Cramer, che dirige la Squadra Omicidi, Wolfe dice: “È un uomo eccellente. In nove omicidi su dieci i suoi servigi sarebbero più preziosi dei miei; per fare soltanto qualche esempio, io ho bisogno di osservare orari regolari, non potrei funzionare neppure in modo passabile se non avessi a disposizione della birra ghiacciata, e non sono in grado di correre. Se sono costretto a impegnarmi in uno sforzo fisico considerevole, come il dover uccidere un serpente nel mio studio, mi sento affamato per diversi giorni”.