The Murders in the Rue Morgue

"The Murders in the Rue Morgue," first published in 1841, is regarded as one of the earliest detective stories, featuring C. Auguste Dupin, who seeks to solve a brutal double murder in Paris. The story introduces key literary devices and methods that would influence future fictional detectives like Sherlock Holmes. It is notable for its intricate storytelling and the use of a narrator-friend as a character, along with a unique narrative structure.