C. Auguste Dupin books in order

Q: "How many books are in the C. Auguste Dupin series?"

"There are 6 books in the C. Auguste Dupin series, published between 1841 and 1844."

Q: "What is the first book in the C. Auguste Dupin series?"

"The first book in the C. Auguste Dupin series is I maestri del giallo, published in 1844."

Q: "Who is C. Auguste Dupin?"

"C. Auguste Dupin is a fictional detective created by Edgar Allan Poe. He is not a professional investigator but a private citizen who uses ratiocination, or pure logical reasoning, to solve crimes. He appears in three stories and is considered the prototype for all fictional detectives who followed, including Sherlock Holmes."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	I maestri del giallo	1844	Edgar Allan Poe	N/A
2	Tajemnica Marii Rogêt	1842	Edgar Allan Poe	N/A
3	La carta robada	1844	Edgar Allan Poe	N/A
4	The Murders in the Rue Morgue	1841	Edgar Allan Poe	Buy
5	The Mystery of Marie Roget	1842	Edgar Allan Poe	Buy
6	The Purloined Letter	1844	Edgar Allan Poe	Buy

The C. Auguste Dupin stories are the foundation of detective fiction. Poe published three tales featuring Dupin between 1841 and 1844: The Murders in the Rue Morgue, The Mystery of Marie Roget, and The Purloined Letter. Each follows Dupin as he applies cold logic to solve a crime that has baffled everyone else.

Dupin is not a police officer or professional detective. He is a private, eccentric thinker who reasons his way to the truth while the authorities fumble. Arthur Conan Doyle openly acknowledged Dupin as the model for Sherlock Holmes, and nearly every fictional detective since owes something to these three stories.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the C. Auguste Dupin series?

There are 6 books in the C. Auguste Dupin series, published between 1841 and 1844.

What is the first book in the C. Auguste Dupin series?

The first book in the C. Auguste Dupin series is I maestri del giallo, published in 1844.

Who is C. Auguste Dupin?

C. Auguste Dupin is a fictional detective created by Edgar Allan Poe. He is not a professional investigator but a private citizen who uses ratiocination, or pure logical reasoning, to solve crimes. He appears in three stories and is considered the prototype for all fictional detectives who followed, including Sherlock Holmes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order