Between 1841 and 1844, Edgar Allan Poe invented the detective fiction genre with his mesmerizing stories of a young French eccentric named C. Auguste Dupin. Introducing to literature the concept of applying reason to solving crime, these tales brought Poe fame and fortune. Years later, Dorothy Sayers would describe The Murders in the Rue Morgue as almost a complete manual of detective theory and practice. Indeed, Poe's short mysteries inspired the creation of countless literary sleuths, among them Sherlock Holmes. Today, the Dupin stories still stand out as unique and utterly engrossing. In addition to The Murders in the Rue Morgue, this collection contains The Purloined Letter (also featuring C. Auguste Dupin), The Thousand-and-Second Tale of Scheherazade,A Descent into the Maelstrom,The Raven, and The Masque of the Red Death.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Tantor Media, Inc
ISBN-10
1400111242
ISBN-13
9781400111244
eBay Product ID (ePID)
108012941
Product Key Features
Author
Edgar Allan Poe
Format
CD, CD Standard Audio Format
Language
English
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
Old Saybrook, Ct
Running Time
270
Narrator(s)
David Case
Author Biography
Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American poet, short story writer, editor, and literary critic who is credited with inventing the detective fiction genre and with contributing to the emerging science fiction genre. A highly respected and enthusiastic audiobook narrator, David Case specialized in creating unique and interesting character voices.