The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle (Book Analysis)

This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, as well as a discussion of its symbolism and Conan Doyle’s approach to writing. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

This clear and detailed 25-page reading guide is structured as follows:

• Biography of Arthur Conan Doyle
• Presentation of The Hound of the Baskervilles
• Summary of The Hound of the Baskervilles
• Character study
  • Sherlock Holmes
  • Watson
  • James Mortimer
  • Charles Baskerville
  • Henry Baskerville
  • Stapleton
  • Miss Stapleton and Laura Lyons
• Analysis of The Hound of the Baskervilles
  • Folklore and science
  • Journal-writing
  • The symbolism of the hound

About The Hound of the Baskervilles

The Hound of the Baskervilles is one of Arthur Conan Doyle’s most widely read and critically acclaimed books. First published in serial form in 1901, it tells the story of the Baskerville family, who have reportedly been victims of a curse for many years, with an evil spirit appearing when family members who have not lived a moral life die. This gripping and atmospheric novel combines the interest in science, psychological analysis and extraordinary investigative logic that are hallmarks of Conan Doyle’s fiction.

About Arthur Conan Doyle

Arthur Conan Doyle was a Scottish author and physician, best known for his novels and short stories about the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson. The most famous of these include the novels The Hound of the Baskervilles and A Study in Scarlet, and the short story collection The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Conan Doyle’s writing was hugely influential in the genre of detective fiction, and Holmes is now one of the best-known characters in literature and the inspiration behind scores of film and television adaptations.