The Murders in the Rue Morgue: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
"The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe published in Graham's Magazine in 1841. It has been described as the first modern detective story; Poe referred to it as one of his "tales of ratiocination". C. Auguste Dupin is a man in Paris who solves the mystery of the brutal murder of two women.
Quick facts about The Murders in the Rue Morgue
- Title: The Murders in the Rue Morgue
- Author: Edgar Allan Poe
- First published: 1841
- Genre: murder, fiction, american detective and mystery stories
- OpenLibrary ID: OL41072W
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The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The Murders in the Rue Morgue about?
"The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe published in Graham's Magazine in 1841.
Who wrote The Murders in the Rue Morgue?
The Murders in the Rue Morgue was written by Edgar Allan Poe.
When was The Murders in the Rue Morgue published?
The Murders in the Rue Morgue was first published in 1841.
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