The Murders in the Rue Morgue
Edgar Allan Poe
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The Murders in the Rue Morgue
Published
1910
Publisher
A. L. Burt
Pages
412
Description
"The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe published in Graham's Magazine in 1841. It has been described as the first modern detective story; Poe referred to it as one of his "tales of ratiocination". C. Auguste Dupin is a man in Paris who solves the mystery of the brutal murder of two women.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Murders in the Rue Morgue?
This edition of The Murders in the Rue Morgue has approximately 412 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Murders in the Rue Morgue?
For most readers, The Murders in the Rue Morgue typically takes between 8h 35m and 5h 43m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 103,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 52m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 103,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Murders in the Rue Morgue?
The estimated word count for The Murders in the Rue Morgue is approximately 103,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Murders in the Rue Morgue?
The Murders in the Rue Morgue was written by Edgar Allan Poe.
When was The Murders in the Rue Morgue published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1910. The original work may have been published on a different date.