Sherlock Holmes: Beyond the Elementary

Every hero works to soothe the fears of the people during their period in history. Heroes are not only brave, but they’re also able to navigate the convoluted corridors of society, and to see through the respectable pretense of others to detect the evil that lies within.

So, who better to take on the foggy, crime-ridden streets and strict social mores of Victorian London than the iconic literary detective Sherlock Holmes?

In Sherlock Holmes: Beyond the Elementary, you’ll investigate the history behind Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s whip-smart, charismatic detective. James Krasner, a scholar of British Victorian literature, will play the role of “Watson”, as he offers a clearer picture of the imaginative influence Sherlock Holmes has maintained over readers, from the 19th century through today. While you examine the secrets of novels like A Study in Scarlet and The Hound of the Baskervilles and stories like “A Scandal in Bohemia” and “The Final Problem”, you’ll deepen your appreciation of these enduring works. You’ll also gain insights into Holmes’ continued relevance to the social problems we face in our own world.

What does the relationship between Holmes and Watson tell us about friendship? Is Sherlock Holmes just a “thinking machine”? How do these adventures lay bare gender dynamics in surprising ways?

The answers are far from elementary.

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Loved it

I highly recommend this for Krasner's deep research and love for his subject. I found this audible book to be has cozy the Conan Doyle's stories!

Excellent overview of Doyle’s creation, Sherlock Holmes!

A must listen for fans of Sherlock Holmes and Watson.
There are intimate details of Holmes and Watson woven within the historical period in which the characters were created.

Observant, Relational, intelligent look at an old friend.

These lectures shift the reader from consumer to analyst and encourages another reading of the collection in order to appreciate more fully the crafting of a legend.

Interesting and Informative

Thorough exploration of the author, the characters, their time, and the history of Holmes in literature and film. Well read, all around enjoyable

Fascinating Look at Holmes - Literary and Cultural

Enjoyed the lectures immensely and learned a lot about AC Doyle and his relationship to the Holmes character. I don't agree with others who say the presentation is dry. There are a lot of interesting details and, after all, these are academic lectures, not dramatic fiction.

Tha author's themes and conclusions are insightful and thought provoking- not at all elementary ;)