1st. Page Classics

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Edgar Allan Poe (1809 – 1849) was best known for his poetry and short stories – especially for tales of mystery and horror. He was one of the earliest practitioners of the short story.
In this Special Edition „1st. Page Classics“ presents Poe’s most famous works of detective stories.
Frenchman C. Auguste Dupin is considered as the forerunner of Arthur Conan Doyle’s „Sherlock Holmes“, Agatha Christie’s „Hercule Poirot“, and other Private Investigators, who uses their logical and brilliant intellect to enlighten criminal cases.
„The Murders in the Rue Morgue“ is first published in 1841 and has been claimed as the first detective story.
This Special Edition contents the following masterpieces:

– The Murders in the Rue Morgue
– The Mystery of Marie Rogêt
– The Purloined Letter