The Murders in the Rue MorgueThe Murders in the Rue Morgue

The story of a retired detective who is called upon to solve a perplexing pair of murders is accompanied by commentary, biographical notes, and a reading group guide.
Authoritative editions of great classics of world literature feature introductions by acclaimed writers, meticulous translations of foreign literature, commentary by distinguished writers and critics, biographical notes, and a comprehensive Reading Group Guide bound into each volume.
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