The Hound of the Baskervilles

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Hound of the Baskervilles: Genre 1 key example

Genre
Explanation and Analysis:

Published in 1901-1902, The Hound of the Baskervilles falls into the Late Victorian/Edwardian period of literature. It is also considered a classic in the genre of detective/crime fiction and even inspired early films. Detective fiction initially emerged after the creation of detective agencies, allowing readers a glimpse into both the lurid fascination of crime and the absorbing puzzle of crime-solving.