Question 1

What is The Murders in the Rue Morgue about?

Accepted Answer

"The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe published in Graham's Magazine in 1841. It has been described as the first modern detective story; Poe referred to it as one of his "tales of ratiocination". C. Auguste Dupin is a man in Paris who solves the mystery of the brutal murder of two women.

Question 2

Who wrote The Murders in the Rue Morgue?

Accepted Answer

The Murders in the Rue Morgue was written by Edgar Allan Poe.

Question 3

How many pages is The Murders in the Rue Morgue?

Accepted Answer

The Murders in the Rue Morgue is 42 pages long.

Question 4

When was The Murders in the Rue Morgue published?

Accepted Answer

The Murders in the Rue Morgue was published in 1841.

Question 5

What genre is The Murders in the Rue Morgue?

Accepted Answer

The Murders in the Rue Morgue is shelved under horror.