Arthur Morrison

Arthur Morrison
1 November 1863 – 4 December 1945- Books
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Arthur George Morrison (1 November 1863 – 4 December 1945) was an English writer and journalist known for realistic novels and stories about working-class life in London's East End, and for detective stories featuring the detective Martin Hewitt. He also collected Japanese art and published several works on the subject. Much of his collection entered the British Museum, through both purchase and bequest. Morrison's best known work of fiction is his novel A Child of the Jago (1896). [Wikipedia]
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Arthur Morrison is widely recognized for his realistic depictions of working-class life in London's East End, particularly in his novel "A Child of the Jago." He also gained popularity for his detective stories featuring the character Martin Hewitt, often seen as a contemporary rival to Sherlock Holmes.
Arthur Morrison's detective stories, particularly those featuring Martin Hewitt, have been adapted for television. The series "The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes" included episodes based on his Martin Hewitt tales.
The Martin Hewitt stories can generally be read as standalone cases, but they were originally published in collections such as "Martin Hewitt, Investigator," "The Chronicles of Martin Hewitt," and "The Red Triangle." Reading them in the order of their collection publication provides a chronological experience.
Arthur Morrison wrote exclusively under his own name throughout his career. He did not use any known pseudonyms for his fiction or non-fiction works.
