In "A Case of Identity" by Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes discusses the nature of reality and fiction with his companion, Watson. Holmes asserts that real life is often stranger than fiction, filled with bizarre coincidences and complex events that could not be easily imagined. Watson, however, challenges this view, suggesting that many real-life cases reported in the media are mundane and unremarkable. He picks up a newspaper article about a husband's cruelty, arguing that it reflects common, unoriginal themes. Holmes counters that the report lacks the detail and nuance necessary to capture the true essence of the situation, emphasizing that the commonplace can often be the most unnatural. The conversation reflects their differing perspectives on the nature of reality versus fiction.

by Arthur Conan Doyle in English Adventure Stories

Writen by Arthur Conan Doyle

Category Adventure Stories