Concetti Chiave
- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, born in 1859 in Edinburgh, was influenced by Dr. Joseph Bell, inspiring the character of Sherlock Holmes.
- Doyle's first successful book was "A Study in Scarlet," which introduced the famous detective Sherlock Holmes.
- The popularity of Sherlock Holmes stories, published in magazines, led to public outcry when Doyle initially killed off the character.
- A Byronic hero, inspired by Lord Byron, is characterized by rebellion against society, isolation, and exceptional yet self-destructive traits.
- This hero type is also defined by passion, superiority, arrogance, and a charismatic presence, setting them apart from ordinary individuals.
Arthur Conan Doyle's early life
He was born in 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland. He began studying in medicine and to earn money he went to help a doctor, Joseph Bell, who became Arthur’s model for Sherlock Holmes. His first book was “A study in scarlet” which became a success. His stories about the famous detective were published in magazines and when Doyle planned Sherlock’s death, the public had a strong reaction, so the writer had to write a new novel about Holmes. The died in 1930.
Characteristics of a Byronic hero
A Byronic hero is a character that is modelled after Lord Byron (English poet of the second generation). The Byronic hero is market by splendid personal characteristics:
* He rebels against convention or society;
* He is often isolated form society;
* He has great abilities and pride;
* He had the tendency to be self-destructive;
* He is passionate, superior to common man; arrogant but always charismatic.
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