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Old 08-03-2010, 01:21 PM   #75
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The "hero and his faithful sidekick" theme runs throughout literature. Conan Doyle certainly didn't invent it.
You're right, of course. Then again, I didn't claim that he did. I only listed a few specific similarities that jumped out at me. My original question actually was about the contemporary critical reaction, but perhaps no one knows?

Anyway, I enjoyed "The Red Thumb Mark" and am proceeding with the next one. Thanks again for your work!
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