The Science of Adaptation. "A Study in Scarlet" and "A Study in Pink"

The seminar paper explores the legacy of Sherlock Holmes following his creator Arthur Conan Doyle's declaration of the character's death. It examines the implications of Holmes's demise on crime fiction and literature, analyzing how the character's absence influences narratives and reader expectations. The paper, graded highly at the University of Frankfurt, delves into comparative literature aspects, shedding light on the evolution of detective stories in the wake of Holmes's departure from the literary scene.