The Gestalt Shift in Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes Stories

The analysis focuses on the narrative structure of Sherlock Holmes's adventures, highlighting the common occurrence of Gestalt shifts that lead to revelations about the culprits. Michael J. Crowe connects these storytelling techniques to Thomas S. Kuhn's ideas, exploring how these shifts provide fresh perspectives and resolutions to the mysteries. The examination encompasses both novels and numerous short stories, offering insights into Conan Doyle's storytelling mastery and the evolution of detective fiction.