Robert Barr
Robert Barr
16 September 1849 – 21 October 1912- Books
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A Canadian/British writer of novels and short stories (Wikipedia). Born in Scotland, he went with his parents to Canada when he was four, taught and did some writing in Canada until he emigrated to England in 1881 where he did most of his writing and was associated with, inter alia, Jerome K. Jerome and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
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Robert Barr is widely recognized for his short stories, particularly those featuring detective Eugène Valmont, which are considered early examples of the detective fiction genre.
Robert Barr also wrote under the pseudonym Luke Sharp.
A good starting point for Robert Barr's work is his collection of detective stories featuring Eugène Valmont, as these showcase his contributions to early crime fiction.
Robert Barr's writing is characterized by its wit, humor, and often satirical tone, even within his mystery and adventure stories.