| Editor |
Patten, William, 1868-1936 |
| Title |
Great short stories, Volume 1 (of 3) : Detective stories
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| Original Publication |
New York: P. F. Collier, 1906.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
The murders in the Rue Morgue, by Edgar Allan Poe -- The mystery of Marie Roget, by Edgar Allan Poe -- The purloined letter, by Edgar Allan Poe -- The sign of the four, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: The science of deduction. The statement of the case. In quest of a solution. The story of the bald-headed man. The tragedy of Pondicherry Lodge. Sherlock Holmes gives a demonstration. The episode of the barrel. The Baker Street Irregulars. A break in the chain. The end of the islander. The Great Agra Treasure. The strange story of Jonathan Small -- A scandal in Bohemia, by Sir Arthar Conan Doyle -- The doctor, his wife, and the clock, by Anna Katharine Green -- The Rajah's diamond, by Robert Louis Stevenson: Story of the bandbox. Story of the young man in holy orders. Story of the house with the green blinds. The adventure of Prince Florizel and a detective -- The mystery of the steel disk, by Broughton Brandenburg -- The chronicles of Addington Peace, by B. Fletcher Robinson: The vanished millionaire.
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| Credits |
Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Great Short Stories, Volume 1 (of 3): Detective Stories" edited by William Patten is a collection of detective short stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology features some of the most notable works in the detective genre, including tales from authors such as Edgar Allan Poe and Arthur Conan Doyle. The collection presents thrilling mysteries that engage the reader's deduction skills, often centered around iconic characters like C. Auguste Dupin and Sherlock Holmes, who confront complex cases filled with intrigue and suspense. The opening of the volume provides a foreword about the historical significance of Edgar Allan Poe's contributions to the genre, specifically highlighting "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," which serves as an introduction to the analytical prowess of Dupin. The story presents a gruesome double murder in Paris, with a chaotic scene that baffles witnesses and the police alike. As Dupin becomes embroiled in the investigation, the narrative sets the stage for a demonstration of his extraordinary analytical abilities, contrasting the limitations of standard investigative methods with his insightful reasoning. This combination of rich storytelling and intricate plotting promises to thrill fans of detective fiction. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74548 |
| Release Date |
Oct 10, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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