The Hound of the Baskervilles
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Hound of the Baskervilles: Allusions 1 key example

Definition of Allusion

In literature, an allusion is an unexplained reference to someone or something outside of the text. Writers commonly allude to other literary works, famous individuals, historical events, or philosophical ideas... read full definition
In literature, an allusion is an unexplained reference to someone or something outside of the text. Writers commonly allude to other literary works, famous individuals... read full definition
In literature, an allusion is an unexplained reference to someone or something outside of the text. Writers commonly allude to... read full definition
Chapter 1
Explanation and Analysis—A Picker-Up of Shells:

In Chapter 1, Dr. James Mortimer uses an allusion when he describes himself as

A dabbler in science, Mr Holmes, a picker-up of shells on the shores of the great unknown ocean.