Isbn: 9781846777004 - the first detective: the complete auguste dupin stories-the murders in the rue morgue, the mystery of marie roget & the purloined letter (6 Ergebnisse)

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Zustand: New. pp. 136 43:B&W 5.5 x 8.5 in or 216 x 140 mm (Demy 8vo) Blue Cloth w/Jacket on Creme w/Gloss Lam.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Leichte Gebrauchsspuren; Leichte Verschmutzung / Farbtonveränderung. In this groundbreaking narrative, the pioneering figure of detective fiction emerges, showcasing the evolution of crime-solving in literature. The story delves into the character's investigative methods and the intricacies of early detective work, setting the stage for future literary sleuths. Through a blend of suspense and intellectual challenge, readers are invited to explore the origins of the detective genre and the societal issues it reflects. The book promises a captivating journey into the mind of a fictional detective who paved the way for countless others.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The 'first detective' of fiction steps out'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' by Edgar Allan Poe is widely considered to be the first true detective story; also in this volume are the author's two other detective fiction classics featuring the same central character-'The Mystery of Marie Rogêt' & 'The Purloined Letter.' The French detective who features in all three is Chevalier Auguste Dupin, an amateur sleuth who puts himself in the position of the criminal and then uses logical deduction to discover how a crime was committed. This is an opportunity for lovers of classic crime and detective fiction to own and read these important and groundbreaking mysteries in a single volume, available in paperback or hardback with dust jacket for collectors.…

Gebunden. Zustand: New. &Uumlber den AutorrnrnContributor s BiographynEdgar Allan Poe was a fascinating, superbly talented writer who lived a troubled, unfortunate life. He was born in Boston on January 19, 1809. His father, an actor, abandoned his family when Poe was.