"Murders in the Rue Morgue," published in 1841, is considered the first modern detective story. Written by Edgar Allan Poe, it introduces the character of C. Auguste Dupin, who uses analytical reasoning to solve a brutal double murder in Paris. This story laid the groundwork for the detective genre, influencing countless authors and characters, including Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. Poe's work established key elements such as the detective's methodical approach and the concept of the "locked room" mystery.
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