Short Fiction · Character
C. Auguste Dupin
A reclusive Parisian gentleman whose uncanny ratiocination turns baffling murders into solved puzzles—then leaves him indifferent to the fame they bring.
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Also known as Monsieur C. Auguste Dupin, Dupin, the Chevalier C. Auguste Dupin
First appearance: The Murders in the Rue Morgue
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Dupin demonstrates his analytical prowess and leads the investigation into the Rue Morgue murders.
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Dupin lives in moody seclusion in the Faubourg Saint Germain, sharing chambers with the narrator and giving the Future to the winds. His analytic triumphs in the Rue L'Espanaye affair make his name a household word…
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