Plot summary, “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” by Edgar Allan Poe in 12 Minutes - Book Review
0"The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1841. It is considered to be the first modern detective story, and it features the character of C. Auguste Dupin, a brilliant amateur detective who uses his intellect and powers of observation to solve complex crimes.
The story is set in Paris, and it begins with the brutal murder of two women in an apartment on the Rue Morgue. The murders are extremely violent, and the police are unable to make any progress in the case, despite their best efforts.
Dupin, who is a friend of the narrator, takes an interest in the case and begins to investigate. He examines the crime scene, interviews witnesses and suspects, and uses his remarkable powers of deduction to solve the mystery.
Eventually, Dupin discovers that the murders were committed by an escaped orangutan that had been kept as a pet by one of the victims' neighbors. The animal had become violent and had attacked the women, causing their deaths.
"The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is notable for its innovative structure and its use of deductive reasoning. It established many of the conventions of the detective genre that are still used today, such as the brilliant detective, the bumbling police, and the seemingly unsolvable crime that is eventually solved through careful analysis and deduction.
The story has been adapted into various films, television shows, and stage productions, and it continues to be regarded as a classic of the detective genre.
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