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The Mystery of Marie Roget

short story by Poe
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"The Mystery of Marie Roget" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1845. It is considered one of the first mystery stories based on a true crime, specifically the murder of Mary Rogers, often referred to as the "beautiful cigar girl".1

The story features the fictional detective C. Auguste Dupin, who uses his analytical skills, or "ratiocination," to solve the crime. Poe intended to demonstrate how Dupin could unravel the real-life tragedy through rigorous analysis. However, the story's ending was rushed and disappointing due to a deathbed confession that contradicted Poe's theories. Despite this, the story is notable for its exploration of public attempts to solve crimes and the potential for error.231

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  1. C. Auguste Dupin
  2. True Crime - 1842–43: Edgar Allan Poe’s “ The Mystery of Marie Rogêt ”:
  3. The Murders in the Rue Morgue
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