The Murders in the Rue Morgue

About “The Murders in the Rue Morgue”

The Murders in the Rue Morgue is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, published in Graham's Magazine in 1841. It is considered the first modern detective story and is part of Poe's "tales of ratiocination." The story follows C. Auguste Dupin, a man in Paris who investigates the brutal murder of two women. Dupin uses his sharp analytical skills to solve the case, which involves a mysterious and seemingly impossible crime. The story is known for its logical structure and the introduction of a detective character who relies on reason and observation.