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Edgar Allan Poe

In Our Time

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Edgar Allan Poe: Pioneer of Detective Fiction

This chapter explores Edgar Allan Poe's substantial influence on the detective genre, highlighting the connections between his works and those of Arthur Conan Doyle. It emphasizes Poe's innovative storytelling techniques and the complexities of his characters, particularly Auguste Dupin, while examining his lasting impact on literature and philosophy.

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