The Lost World - Arthur Conan Doyle

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Résumé :
The Lost World is one of the greatest adventures stories which enchant the readers till date. It is first of Doyle's tales to feature Professor Challenger, a larger than life, hot-tempered and aggressive man who sets out to explore a plateau in South America that remains frozen in time, from the days when dinosaurs existed on earth. Arthur's depiction of pre-historic times still fascinates science-fiction lovers, just as dinosaurs continue to grip the popular imagination.


Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, born in 1859 was an Irish-Scots writer and physician. He was best known for his detective fictional stories featuring the character Sherlock Holmes and his side-kick Dr. Watson. Conan Doyle's stories, with their ingenious plots are still being read all over the world. He was a prolific writer whose works include nearly 200 novels, science fiction stories, plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction and historical novels.

Biographie:
Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was a British writer and physician, best known for creating the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes. Born on May 22, 1859, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Doyle's most famous work, A Study in Scarlet, introduced Sherlock Holmes in 1887, marking the beginning of a series that included four novels and fifty-six short stories. These works became milestones in the development of crime fiction, establishing Holmes and his companion, Dr. Watson, as cultural icons. Doyle's expertise in medicine also influenced his writing, providing a foundation for his character's sharp intellect and deductive reasoning. Beyond the Sherlock Holmes stories, he wrote a wide range of works, including historical novels, science fiction, and plays. In addition to his writing career, Doyle was involved in various social causes and even served as a volunteer doctor during the Second Boer War. He passed away on July 7, 1930, in Crowborough, England, at the age of 71. His literary legacy endures, and he has received several accolades, including the Audie Award for Excellence in Production....

Sommaire:
The Lost World is one of the greatest adventures stories which enchant the readers till date. It is first of Doyle's tales to feature Professor Challenger, a larger than life, hot-tempered and aggressive man who sets out to explore a plateau in South America that remains frozen in time, from the days when dinosaurs existed on earth. Arthur's depiction of pre-historic times still fascinates science-fiction lovers, just as dinosaurs continue to grip the popular imagination. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, born in 1859 was an Irish-Scots writer and physician. He was best known for his detective fictional stories featuring the character Sherlock Holmes and his side-kick Dr. Watson. Conan Doyle's stories, with their ingenious plots are still being read all over the world. He was a prolific writer whose works include nearly 200 novels, science fiction stories, plays, romances, poetry, non-fiction and historical novels....