The Hound of the Baskervilles
- Approximate level
- B1
- Length
- 59,838 words
- Reading time
- 4 h 59 min
- Chapters
- 16
- Language
- English
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2001
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This classic detective novel follows Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they investigate a mysterious legend on the English moors. Written in the early twentieth century, the book features formal Victorian prose and precise, descriptive vocabulary. The sentences are often long and complex, requiring careful attention to detail. The narrative focuses on logic, deduction, and atmospheric suspense. It is a demanding read for those who want to practice navigating intricate sentence structures and historical terminology while following a structured mystery.
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Subjects
- Holmes, Sherlock (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
- Private investigators -- England -- Fiction
- Dogs -- Fiction
- Detective and mystery stories
- Blessing and cursing -- Fiction
- Dartmoor (England) -- Fiction
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