Employing the methods of Poe's own detective, Edgar Allan Poe and the
Dupin Mysteries offers new and surprising discoveries about Poe's
stories "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," "The Mystery of Marie Rogêt,"
and "The Purloined Letter." Kopley sheds light on the beginnings of the
modern detective tale and anchors Poe to his rightful place within the
genre. Offering archival study and biographical analysis, as well as a
reprint of the three stories, this book is an insightful and useful
guide for students and experts alike.