A Modern Detective

Name: A Modern Detective
Brand: Penguin Books Ltd
SKU: 9780241252321
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By Edgar Allan Poe

Series: Penguin Little Black Classics

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A Modern Detective by Edgar Allan Poe delves into the nuanced art of investigation and the psychological prowess required to solve perplexing cases. Poe, often celebrated as a pioneer in the detective genre, crafts a narrative that combines meticulous reasoning, keen observation, and insightful deduction. Though details and characters might vary, the essence remains a thrilling exploration of crime-solving techniques that have intrigued readers for generations.
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You might enjoy this intriguing collection of detective stories if you appreciate tales that delve into the mysterious and the macabre. With gripping narratives full of suspense and clever deduction, these works by a master storyteller offer a brilliant exploration of crime and its unraveling. Perfect for those who relish piecing together puzzles and who have a taste for the darker side of literature.

A Modern Detective

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In these two stories gentleman sleuth C. Auguste Dupin, the first fictional detective, investigates the death of a young girl and the grisly murders in the Rue Morgue.

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46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946.

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A Modern Detective by Edgar Allan Poe showcases the brilliant detective work and analytical prowess that Poe is celebrated for, encapsulated in the timeless detective tradition that has enthralled readers for generations.

Series: Penguin Little Black Classics

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241252321

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 161.0mm

Weight: 101g

Pages: 128

Collections

Crime & Thriller Edgar Allan Poe Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Little Black Classics

About the Author

Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849). Poe's works available in Penguin Classics are The Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Writings, The Masque of the Red Death, The Murders in the Rue Morgue and Other Tales, The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Portable Edgar Allan Poe and The Science Fiction of Edgar Allan Poe.