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The book explores Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's lesser-known creation, Professor Challenger, who embodies the jack-of-all-sciences archetype. This character serves as a precursor to contemporary adventure heroes like MacGyver and Doctor Who, showcasing Doyle's versatility beyond his famous detective stories. The narrative highlights Challenger's adventurous spirit and intellectual prowess, positioning him as a significant figure in the evolution of adventure literature.
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The Poison Belt, Arthur Conan Doyle
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- The Poison Belt
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Arthur Conan Doyle
- Publisher
- Cosimo Classics
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 124
- ISBN13
- 9781605201146
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The book explores Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's lesser-known creation, Professor Challenger, who embodies the jack-of-all-sciences archetype. This character serves as a precursor to contemporary adventure heroes like MacGyver and Doctor Who, showcasing Doyle's versatility beyond his famous detective stories. The narrative highlights Challenger's adventurous spirit and intellectual prowess, positioning him as a significant figure in the evolution of adventure literature.