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C. Auguste Dupin Series

This series of tales introduces a pioneering detective whose exceptional powers of deduction unravel the most baffling mysteries. Follow a brilliant mind as he pieces together intricate plots and uncovers truths where others have failed. The stories are seminal works, considered early forerunners of the modern detective genre. Readers will delight in the clever puzzles and elegant reasoning presented throughout.

I delitti della Rue Morgue
Das Geheimnis der Marie Roget und andere Erzählungen.
Die Morde in der Rue Morgue
The Purloined Letter
The Mystery of Marie Roget
The murders in the rue morgue

Recommended Reading Order

  1. The murders in the rue morgue

    • 310 pages
    • 11 hours of reading

    The portrait painted by an artist robs his sitter of her life. A jester dwarf takes terrible revenge on the king and his court. The Red Death stalks the chambers of Prince Prospero. The razor-edged pendulum swings lower towards a prisoner of the Inquisition. And Montresor takes Fortunato to a dank Roman cellarage, to taste an Amontillado... Ten of Edgar Allan Poe's great tales of horror, jeopardy and death, and the four classic tales with which he created a new genre, the detective story : " The Gold-Bug ", " The Murders in the Rue Morgue ", " The Mystery of Marie Rogêt " and " The Purloined Letter ".

    The murders in the rue morgue1
    3.9

  2. The Mystery of Marie Roget

    • 78 pages
    • 3 hours of reading

    Set against the backdrop of a sensational murder case, the story follows detective C. Auguste Dupin as he investigates the death of Marie Rogêt, a young perfume shop employee found in the Seine River. Utilizing his exceptional deductive reasoning, Dupin seeks to uncover the truth amidst media frenzy, emphasizing the importance of locating a specific boat to identify the killer. This gripping tale highlights Poe's foundational role in the detective fiction genre, making it essential reading for fans of mystery and horror alike.

    The Mystery of Marie Roget2
    2.8

  3. The Purloined Letter

    • 36 pages
    • 2 hours of reading

    Set in Paris, the narrative follows detective C. Auguste Dupin as he investigates the theft of a letter used for blackmail, showcasing a blend of mystery and intrigue. This short story, penned by Edgar Allan Poe, is a cornerstone of detective fiction, highlighting Poe's innovative contributions to the genre. The edition features a new biography of the author, making it a valuable addition for fans of classic literature and mystery enthusiasts alike.

    The Purloined Letter3
    3.8

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  • I delitti della Rue Morgue

    • 128 pages
    • 5 hours of reading

    Sono i maggiori critici militanti e studiosi italiani a raccontare ogni opera in 10 parole chiave: per penetrare fino al cuore dei capolavori di tutti i tempi. Edizioni integrali, testi greci e latini a fronte, traduzioni eleganti, essenziali note a piè di pagina. In più, con le tavole sinottiche, è facile collocare vita e opere degli autori nel contesto storico, letterario e artistico. Sono qui riunite due famose indagini dell'investigatore C. Auguste Dupin: ''I delitti della Rue Morgue'', il racconto antesignano di ogni detective story, e il suo 'seguito', ''Il mistero di Marie Rogêt''... I fan delle avventure di Sherlock Holmes e del compare Watson, legati da un'amicizia che ha a volte i tratti ambigui di un sodalizio amoroso, tale e quale nei due protagonisti di questi due testi di Poe, saranno sicuramente ricompensati da Dupin e vi ritroveranno l'arguzia dello Sherlock abile a risolvere enigmi, ma anche l'ironia involontaria e lunatica, l'eccentricità solitaria che emerge fin dalle prime pagine...

    I delitti della Rue Morgue
    3.5