Sherlock Holmes and Shakespeare

Sherlock Holmes: Trifles

English - May 11, 2022 13:30 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 90 ratings
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"A touch! A distinct touch!" [VALL]

Every author owes something to Shakespeare. His inventiveness with language has withstood the test of time, and many of the phrases he originated or popularized are still in use today.

We find Shakespeare's words dotted throughout the Sherlock Holmes stories, well beyond the usual quotes. A number of Shakespearean phrases are allusions in the Canon. It's just a Trifle.

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