Harry's Mad

CHAPTER 7: William Shakespeare & The Hound of The Baskervilles

While helping Harry with homework, Madison mentions Shakespeare, meaning William Shakespeare, the famous author and poet. Mad shared that he can growl "more horribly than the Hound of the Baskervilles" (p.56). This is in reference to a Sherlock Holmes book by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, titled The Hound of the Baskervilles. Read more and watch vidoes about these topic by clicking the links below.

William ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare is often praised as the world’s greatest playwright. Though he lived 400 years ago, his plays are still studied and enjoyed today. Early Life William…

Arthur Conan Doyle(1859–1930). A Scottish physician who turned to writing, Arthur Conan Doyle thought he would be remembered for his historical novels. His fame, however, rests on his creation…

The Hound of the BaskervillesThe American mystery-detective film The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939) was adapted from Scottish writer Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic novel of the same name. It is noted for…

"The Flower of languages., the noblest speech of all, the mother tongue of Shakespeare spake!" (p. 53)