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The Murders in the Rue Morgue
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The what's widely believed to be the the mo the first modern detective novel was the murders in the ru morg by edar alen Poe and there's an amateur French detective named dupin and PO said that he definitely um uh base dupin on vid.
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The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe is widely regarded as the first modern detective story, establishing many tropes of the mystery genre. The book and its author frequently surface in pop culture and historical podcasts. On an episode of Stuff You Should Know titled Selects: A List Of Games You Would Surely Lose to a Computer, broadcast in January 2024, the hosts explored various historical theories surrounding the famous Mechanical Turk chess-playing machine. During the segment, they reflected on how Edgar Allan Poe was among the individuals who accurately suspected that a small person was actually operating the machine from inside. Additionally, on an episode of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know titled The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe, released in May 2023, the host referenced Poe's broad literary footprint, specifically noting his iconic poem The Raven alongside his other foundational works. These podcast references highlight how Poe's analytical mind and enduring literary legacy extend far beyond his fiction, bridging the gap between early detective fiction, historical hoaxes, and the cultural fascination with mysterious deaths and technological trickery throughout history.
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“the what's widely believed to be the the mo the first modern detective novel was the murders in the ru morg by edar alen Poe and there's an amateur French detective named dupin and PO said that he definitely um uh base dupin on vid”
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“I think I think they're probably the broad strokes The Raven and whatnot”
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“That’s what some people thought; I think that's what Edgar Allan Poe thought too. You kidding me?”