SHADOW PRESENTATION

"The Murders in the Rue Morgue"

ANNA DALLA VALLE

EDGAR ALLAN POE

He was born on January 19, 1809, Boston, Massachusetts.Early Life: Orphaned at 3, raised by the Allan family.Education and caree: He went to the University of Virginia and to the West Point Military Academy.He struggled with poverty and alcoholism. He worked as an editor and writer for magazines.He died on October 7, 1849, under mysterious circumstances.

Edgar Allan Poe - BIOGRAPHY-

He invented the detective fiction genre and in his book "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" he introduced new elements such as:- a brilliant detective;- an analytical reasoning to solve mysteries;- a complex and baffling crime;- the figure og the narrator as the detective’s companion;

Poe’s Contribution to Literature

- It was written and published in 1841. - Recognized as the first modern detective story.- Set in Paris, France. - Two women are brutally murdered in a locked room. - C. Auguste Dupin, using his exceptional analytical skills, uncovers clues that lead him to a surprising culprit: an escaped orangutan.- The story showcases the power of logic and observation in solving seemingly unsolvable mysteries.

The Murders in thE-Rue Morgue-

The orangutan symbolizes duality in human nature.

Human vs. Primal Instincts

True insight requires careful observation.

The Nature of Perception

Dupin’s calm reasoning contrasts with chaos.

Logic vs. Emotion

Key Themes and Symbolism

- The character of C. Auguste inspired detectives like Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot.- Poe shaped crime fiction and modern storytelling and how it is represented nowadays in TV shows, films, and novels.

Legacy and Influence

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