Edgar Allan Poe and the Dupin Mysteries (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780230604704)

Employing the methods of Poe's own detective, Edgar Allan Poe and the Dupin Mysteries offers new and surprising discoveries about Poe's stories "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," "The Mystery of Marie Rogêt," and "The Purloined Letter." Kopley sheds light on the beginnings of the modern detective tale and anchors Poe to his rightful place within the genre. Offering archival study and biographical analysis, as well as a reprint of the three stories, this book is an insightful and useful guide for students and experts alike.

Author: R. Kopley
ISBN-10: 0230604706
ISBN-13: 9780230604704
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Language: English
Published: 12/12/2008
Pages: 262
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.69h x 5.79w x 0.96d