The Murders in the Rue Morgue
The Dupin Tales · Book 1Description
Edgar Allan Poe's groundbreaking tale introduces C. Auguste Dupin, a brilliant Parisian detective who applies unparalleled logic to unravel the most baffling of crimes. When two women are brutally murdered in their locked apartment, with witnesses hearing only a terrifying, unidentifiable shriek, Dupin must piece together clues that defy conventional explanation. This seminal work, often hailed as the first modern detective story, not only presents a thrilling mystery but also lays the foundation for the detective fiction genre, establishing archetypes that would influence countless successors.
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Published Mar 6, 2014
38 pages
ISBN: 9781496166401
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Published Jan 1, 1957
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First Published
1841
Language
eng
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Content and trigger warnings for The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Poe Edgar Allan.