Edgar Allan Poe's short tale ".. Rue Morgue" was first presented in "Graham's Magazine" in 1841. It is regarded as the first detective story of the modern era. Poe called it one of his stories of "ratiocination," which refers to his idea of dissecting a fictional crime to determine its solution. brand-new concept at the time.
C. Auguste Dupin, Poe's amateur detective, is intrigued by the murder of two ladies in Paris. Although incredibly brutal, it was difficult to classify because there didn't seem to be any robberies or sexual assaults, nor was there any clear motive for the offences. The titles in the newspapers were sensational. Dupin gets engaged because he once helped Monsieur Le Bon, the man who was arrested for the crimes. It presents a problem for Dupin.