The Five Orange Pips

Historical Context and Significance

"The Five Orange Pips" is one of the Sherlock Holmes stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in 1891. It is part of the collection "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes." The historical significance of this work lies in its contribution to the development of the detective genre. In the story, Holmes faces a mysterious case involving the secret organization of the Ku Klux Klan, reflecting the society's interest at the time in secret societies and their influence. Its cultural impact is seen in the popularization of the detective figure who solves complex puzzles through logic and observation. This story, like other Holmes tales, helped solidify the character's popularity and made him an icon of the detective genre, inspiring numerous subsequent works in literature, film, and television.