![]() ![]() Poe’s stories were groundbreaking in their use of psychological suspense and their focus on the detective’s thought process. The story was a hit with readers, and Poe would go on to write more Dupin stories, as well as other mysteries like “ The Gold Bug” and “ The Mystery of Marie Roget.” In the story, Dupin uses his intellect and keen observational skills to solve a seemingly unsolvable crime. Edgar Allan Poe and the Birth of Detective FictionĪs mentioned, Poe’s “ The Murders in the Rue Morgue” was a watershed moment for the mystery genre. Dupin’s deductive reasoning and methodical approach to crime-solving paved the way for future detectives like Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot. ![]() Auguste Dupin, one of the first literary detectives. ![]() In the early 19th century, writers like Edgar Allan Poe began exploring the concept of detective fiction, with Poe’s seminal work “ The Murders in the Rue Morgue” introducing readers to C. Before we jump into the best book series, it’s worth taking a look at how the mystery genre got its start. ![]()
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