The Murders in the Rue Morgue | Ideas for Group Discussions
It is difficult to approach "The Murders of the Rue Morgue" with a fresh eye because it is such a widely read and frequently dramatized work. Even people who have not read the story or seen a motion picture version are likely to know something of the story, such as an ape being the killer, it takes place in Paris, or it has a brilliant detective. Perhaps a good way to begin would be by clearing away some of the misconceptions people have about the story.
People are frequently sure that the killer was a gorilla or that Dupin was a police detective. Beyond straightening out the...
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