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100			_aPoe Edgar Allan
245			_aThe Purloined Letter _cEdgar Allan Poe _henglish
260			_aDelhi _bGrapevine India Publishers Pvt Ltd _c2022
300			_a31p. , _bhard bound _c13x21 cm
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520			_aEdgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) received a significant deal of acclaim and admiration for inventing detective fiction, which is largely regarded as his contribution. Although other earlier rivals, such "Das Fräulein von Scuderi" (1819) by E. T. A. Hoffmann and "The Secret Cell" by William Evans Burton, who also happened to be Poe's publisher, have been mentioned, it was Poe who really demonstrated the astounding potential of the detective story genre. One of three ground-breaking stories starring Poe's famous amateur detective, C. Auguste Dupin, is "The Purloined Letter" (1844), one of his most important accomplishments. It is possible that renowned characters like Sherlock Holmes may not have existed without the great Dupin persona, and the world of fictional detectives would probably look very different today.In "The Purloined Letter," Poe deftly spins a complicated story that highlights Dupin's logical acumen and deductive abilities. Readers are engrossed in the novel as Dupin solves the mystery surrounding a stolen letter, emphasising the superiority of sharp reasoning and insightful observation over force or action-packed scenes. Through Dupin's investigation of the detective narrative format, Poe laid the groundwork for later writers to build upon, ensuring detective fiction's continuing appeal. Dupin's effect may be seen to have endured through the decades, inspiring many investigators in a variety of literary works all around the world. As a result, Edgar Allan Poe has had an immense influence on the genre, influencing the development of detective fiction and permanently altering the literary landscape.
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