The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans

Historical Context and Significance

«The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans» is one of the Sherlock Holmes stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle. The story was first published in 1908 and included in the collection «His Last Bow». It holds significant historical importance as it reflects the atmosphere and political tensions of the early 20th century related to espionage and military technology. The plot centers around the theft of secret submarine plans, highlighting the importance of naval innovations of that time. Its cultural impact is seen in popularizing the image of a detective solving complex cases related to national security. The story also reinforces Sherlock Holmes' reputation as a master of deduction and analytical thinking, continuing to inspire numerous works in the detective and spy thriller genres.