Great Detective Stories

Great Detective Stories: From Voltaire To Poe is a collection of classic detective stories edited by Joseph Lewis French. The book features some of the most famous and influential detective stories from the 18th and 19th centuries, including works by authors such as Voltaire, Edgar Allan Poe, and Arthur Conan Doyle.The stories in this collection are considered some of the earliest examples of the detective genre, and they helped to establish many of the conventions and tropes that are still used in detective fiction today. From the clever and cunning detectives to the intricate and mysterious cases they solve, these stories are a must-read for anyone interested in the history of detective fiction.The book includes a wide range of stories, from the satirical and humorous to the dark and suspenseful. Some of the most famous stories in the collection include ""The Murders in the Rue Morgue"" by Edgar Allan Poe, ""The Purloined Letter"" by Edgar Allan Poe, and ""The Adventure of the Speckled Band"" by Arthur Conan Doyle.Overall, Great Detective Stories: From Voltaire To Poe is a fascinating and entertaining collection of classic detective stories that will appeal to anyone who loves a good mystery.Anthology With Five Stories Including Zadig, Vidocq, The Devil�������s Disciple, The Murders In The Rue Morgue And D'Artagnan-Sleuth-Hound.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.