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The Influential Legacy of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Murders in the Rue Morgue"
34:40 - 39:23 (04:43)
The story's setting, themes of crime and amateur sleuthing, and main character Dupin all hold influence over modern detective-based literature, including Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes series and the continued popularity of Paris-based crime dramas.
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The Murders in the Rue Morgue is considered the first modern detective story, published in 1841, which revolves around a brutal double murder investigation in Paris led by Detective Dupin.
34:40 - 36:54 (02:14)
Detective Story
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The Murders in the Rue Morgue is considered the first modern detective story, published in 1841, which revolves around a brutal double murder investigation in Paris led by Detective Dupin.
ChapterThe Influential Legacy of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Murders in the Rue Morgue"
Episode101: Terrible Tales. Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
This podcast discusses the life and career of Eugene Francois Vidocq, a French criminal turned detective who was the inspiration for the famous literary characters Dupin and Sherlock Holmes.
36:54 - 39:23 (02:29)
Eugene Francois Vidocq
Summary
This podcast discusses the life and career of Eugene Francois Vidocq, a French criminal turned detective who was the inspiration for the famous literary characters Dupin and Sherlock Holmes.