The Adventure of the Dying Detective

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Detective
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Arthur_Conan_Doyle
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:television_series
gptkb:theatre
gptkb:1954
gptkb:1965
gptkb:1979
gptkb:1985
gptkb:1993
gptkb:2009
gptkb:2014
gptkb:radio_station
1939
1945
gptkbp:author gptkb:Arthur_Conan_Doyle
gptkbp:character_development Watson's loyalty is highlighted.
Holmes shows vulnerability.
gptkbp:conflict Holmes vs. the murderer
gptkbp:critical_reception Generally positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced later detective stories.
gptkbp:follows gptkb:The_Adventure_of_the_Sussex_Vampire
gptkbp:genre gptkb:mythological_figure
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Adventure of the Dying Detective
gptkbp:influence Detective genre
gptkbp:inspiration Sherlock Holmes character
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Dr._John_Watson
gptkb:Sherlock_Holmes
gptkbp:motif Friendship.
Illusion vs. reality.
Cleverness.
gptkbp:narrative_style Detective fiction
Third-person
Suspenseful.
Descriptive.
Concise and witty.
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:The_Case-Book_of_Sherlock_Holmes
gptkbp:plot Holmes pretends to be dying to catch a murderer.
gptkbp:precedes gptkb:The_Adventure_of_the_Retired_Colourman
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:The_Strand_Magazine
1913
gptkbp:resolution Murderer is revealed.
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Borough
Early 20th century
gptkbp:symbolism Death as a theme.
Illness as a disguise.
gptkbp:target_audience Adults
Young adults
gptkbp:theme gptkb:Community_Center
gptkb:Deception
gptkb:legal_case