Murders in the Rue Morgue, The

Murders in the Rue Morgue, The definitions

Word backwards	sredruM ni eht euR ,eugroM ehT
Part of speech	The part of speech of "Murders" in the title "Murders in the Rue Morgue, The" is a noun.
Syllabic division	Mur-ders in the Rue Mor-gue, The Syllable separation: Mur-ders / in / the / Rue / Mor-gue, / The
Plural	There is no need for a plural form for "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" as it is already in plural form indicating that there are multiple murders in the story.
Total letters	24
Vogais (4)	u,e,i,o
Consonants (10)	m,r,d,s,n,t,h,g

Murders in the Rue Morgue

Murders in the Rue Morgue is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, recognized as one of the first detective stories ever written. The tale follows the fictional detective C. Auguste Dupin as he investigates a gruesome double murder in Paris.

The Story

In the narrative, a mother and daughter are found brutally murdered in their home on the Rue Morgue. The murder weapon, a razor, is discovered on the scene, but the murders seem impossible to solve due to the gruesome nature of the crime and lack of clues.

Investigation

Dupin takes on the challenge and uses his keen powers of observation and deduction to unravel the mystery. Through careful analysis of the evidence, he is able to identify the perpetrator and solve the case, much to the astonishment of the Parisian police.

Legacy

Murders in the Rue Morgue is often considered the first modern detective story and has had a lasting impact on the mystery genre. Poe's creation of the brilliant detective archetype in Dupin has influenced countless other detective stories and characters over the years.

The story's exploration of the depths of human depravity and the power of rational thought continues to captivate readers to this day. The eerie atmosphere and intricate plot twists add to the enduring appeal of the tale, making it a classic in the realm of mystery and detective fiction.