Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Author: Edgar Allan Poe
This site focuses on Edgar Allan Poe's life and his short stories. It includes a link to a Poe biography and links to the full text of 53 of his short stories including the following: "The Black Cat," "The Tale Tell Heart," "The Fall of...
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Classic Reader: "The Adventure of the Dying Detective" by Arthur Conan Doyle
This is the full text of the short story "The Adventure of the Dying Detective" by Arthur Conan Doyle featuring Sherlock Holmes.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Gothic Undercurrents: Edgar Allan Poe
This biography features Edgar Allan Poe who introduced the genre of horror and mystery to literature in the nineteenth century with stories such as "The Raven."
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: John Thorndyke's Cases by R. Austin Freeman
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1909, one work is the short story collection entitled John Thorndyke's Cases. This detective story collection was written by R. Austin Freeman.
Georgetown University
Georgetown University: Edgar Allan Poe (1809 1849)
This site is a professor's guide for students. This guide features information on how to distinguish between Poe and his narrators in his stories.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Adventure of the Devil's Foot" by Arthur Conan Doyle
This is the full text of the short story "The Adventure of the Devil's Foot" by Arthur Conan Doyle featuring Sherlock Holmes.
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Classic Reader: "The Adventure of the Red Circle" by Arthur Conan Doyle
This is the full text of the short story "The Adventure of the Red Circle" by Arthur Conan Doyle featuring Sherlock Holmes.
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Classic Reader: "The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge" by Arthur Conan Doyle
This is the full text of the short story "The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge" by Arthur Conan Doyle featuring Sherlock Holmes.
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Classic Reader: "The Adventure of the Cardboard Box" by Arthur Conan Doyle
This is the full text of the short story "The Adventure of the Cardboard Box" by Arthur Conan Doyle.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: American Literature: American Romanticism: Edgar Allan Poe
This lesson focuses on Edgar Allan Poe and his short story "The Fall of the House of Usher." It features links to the Discovery Education Video: "Profile of the Author: Edgar Allan Poe" (Registration required), a Poe biography, the text...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Honor of the Name by Emile Gaboriau
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1869, one work is The Honor of the Name. This detective story was written by the French author, Emile Gaboriau.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Edgar Allan Poe
Provides a biography of Edgar Allan Poe, one of "the greatest and unhappiest of American poets, master of the horror tale, patron saint to the practitioners of the detective story."
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Hilda Wade by Grant Allen (Finished by Arthur Conan Doyle)
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1900, one work is Hilda Wade . This detective work was primarily written by Grant Allen but finished by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Other
Authors and Creators Frederic Brown
This site, part of the Thrilling Detective Website, a personal site devoted to detective fiction, gives an overview of Frederic Brown's detective fiction from the point of view of a fan. The site includes an extensive list of works by...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Edgar Wallace
This site focuses on Edgar Wallace, the author of popular detective and suspense stories and, in his time "the king" of the modern thriller. It features a link to Wallace's biography and links to the full text of two of his novels: The...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Biography
This site from PBS.org features a biographical note about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930), the author of the Sherlock Holmes stories. A photo of the author is also included.
Other
Pro Spiritualism History of Arthur Conan Doyle's Beliefs
This site, provided by First Spiritual Temple, gives a good look into the spiritual beliefs (mediumship and the channeling of souls) of the author of the Sherlock Holmes stories.
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Classic Reader: Death at the Excelsior by p.g. Wodehouse
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1914, one short story is Death at the Excelsior. This work was the written by the British author, P.G. Wodehouse.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Explore the life and work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle through the links provided in this resource. Students and teachers will find this includes lesson plans, activities, biographical information and more.