The Murders in the Rue Morgue
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Edited and with an Introduction by Matthew Pearl Includes “The Murders in the Rue Morgue,” “The Mystery of Marie Rogêt,” and “The Purloined Letter” Between 1841 and 1844, Edgar Allan Poe invented the genre of detective fiction with three mesmerizing stories of a young French eccentric named C. Auguste Dupin. Introducing to literature the concept of applying reason to solving crime, these tales brought Poe fame and fortune. Years later, Dorothy Sayers would describe “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” as “almost a complete manual of detective theory and practice.” Indeed, Poe’s short mysteries inspired the creation of countless literary sleuths, among them Sherlock Holmes. Today, the unique Dupin stories still stand out as utterly engrossing page-turners. Includes a Modern Library Reading Group Guide
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Edgar Allan Poe, the 19th-century writer, is known for his gothic and macabre work. David Pelham, a designer and paper engineer, has created numerous bestselling children’s books. Christopher Wormell, an outstanding artist and printmaker, has written and illustrated a variety of children’s books. Pelham and Wormell reside in London.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780679643425
- Publication Date
- May 23, 2006
- Publisher
- Modern Library
- Original Publication Date
- January 1, 1844
- Page Count
- 160
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2006041864
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 64595987
- Lexile® Level
- 750L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~R
- Est. ATOS® Book Level
- ~4.8
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