The Murders in the Rue Morgue

By Edgar Allan Poe

A detective uses reason to unravel baffling crimes in 19th-century Paris.

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Meet C. Auguste Dupin, a brilliant yet eccentric detective in 19th-century Paris. In three gripping tales, Dupin applies his unmatched reasoning to solve perplexing mysteries, from brutal murders to enigmatic disappearances. As he delves into the shadows of the city, each case challenges his intellect and reveals the dark complexities of human nature. Will Dupin's keen mind uncover the truth, or will the mysteries remain unsolved? These stories not only captivated readers but also laid the foundation for the detective genre, inspiring future sleuths like Sherlock Holmes. Dive into the origins of detective fiction with these timeless tales.

From the publisher

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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