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Detective fiction (British literature): Name the creator of Sherlock Holmes. Full question: The fictional detective ‘‘Sherlock Holmes’’ was created by which author? Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Easy

Arthur Conan Doyle
Agatha Christie
Edgar Allan Poe
G. K. Chesterton
Wilkie Collins

Correct Answer: Arthur Conan Doyle

Explanation:

Fact
The iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson were created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Notes
Poe pioneered detective fiction (Dupin); Christie created Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple; Chesterton created Father Brown; Collins wrote The Moonstone.

Final Answer
Arthur Conan Doyle.

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