1888 - The Murders in the Rue Morgue officiel and Other Tales by Edgar Allen Poe

Published officiel in 1888 in New York by WM. L. Allison. This RARE Collection of short stories from the master of suspense, who is considered the father of the horror genre. When the mutilated bodies of Madame LEspanaye and her daughter are found in the rue Morgue, detective C. Auguste Dupin is faced with the most puzzling case of his career as witness accounts contradict each other and key evidence from the perpetrator does not appear to be human. “The Murders in the Rue Morgue” is recognized as the first detective story and the model for Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot. Stories include: The Murders in the Rue Morgue; The Mystery of Marie Roget; The Purloined Letter; The Assignation; The Tell-Tale Heart; The Domain of Arnheim; Landors Cottage; William Wilson; Bernice; Eleonora; Ligeia; Morella; Metzengerstein. Hardcover book is used - See condition of books by looking at pictures. Let me know if you have any additional questions. Many books being added weekly.