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Arguably the best known??

Do we really need to say he's the arguably the best known fictional detective in the lead? Practically all sources agree that he is the most famous fictional detective. I think 'arguably' should be omitted. Jack234567 (talk) 11:25, 12 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

One could also argue that Hercule Poirot is. In the absence of irrefutable evidence (or at least a large scale survey), having a qualifier is safer. Ponsonby100 (talk) 12:25, 12 December 2023 (UTC)[reply]

proposed edit, under 'Personal Combat'

"In "The Solitary Cyclist", Holmes visits a country pub to make enquiries regarding a certain Mr Woodley which resulted in violence." -- mixed tenses, should be "result". 64.223.97.117 (talk) 21:13, 24 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. ThaddeusSholto (talk) 21:18, 24 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Indonesian translation notes

I found a thesis (a master's thesis?) about translation Sherlock Holmes into Indonesian, though I don't know how helpful this is to the article as I haven't read the whole thing https://eprints.uny.ac.id/21089/1/Andy%20Setyanta%2007211141017.pdf WhisperToMe (talk) 04:22, 2 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Redirect

Shouldn't it be redirected here from the "Sherlock" page? Gadir (talk) 22:49, 18 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Don't think so, there are other things people could be looking for such as that TV series. Jack234567 (talk) 05:32, 19 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Early versions of his name

I've just finished reading Julian Barnes's 2005 novel Arthur & George. Highly recommended for Doyle aficionados.

On page 44 he says Doyle initially called his detective Sheridan Hope, then Sherringford Holmes, until finally settling on Sherlock Holmes.

Is this established fact, or just Barnes's novelistic whimsy? -- Jack of Oz ^{[pleasantries]} 22:00, 24 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]