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Dive into a seminal collection featuring Edgar Allan Poe's groundbreaking 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue,' widely considered the first modern detective story. This volume not only includes the thrilling exploits of C. Auguste Dupin but also an array of other chilling and masterful tales that define classic mystery fiction and gothic horror, showcasing Poe's profound influence on literature.

Explore the groundbreaking literary work, 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' by Edgar Allan Poe, often credited as the world's first modern detective fiction. This short story introduces the brilliant amateur sleuth C. Auguste Dupin as he meticulously investigates a perplexing and brutal double murder in Paris, laying the foundational elements for the entire mystery genre through its emphasis on ratiocination and psychological insight.