Who wrote the first detective story?

Answer 1

The first modern detective story was a short story called 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' by Edgar Allan Poe in 1841.

There are also stories found in ancient texts that are detective stories. The Apocrypha has a couple of mysteries solved by Daniel who was a pretty good detective. The basis of one of the stories in the Apocrypha, 'Bel and the Dragon,' was used by Arthur Conan Doyle for Sherlock Holmes in 'The Adventure of the Golden Pince-Nez.'

Answer 2

When we talk about the rules of writing, what we really mean are the compilations of guidelines and advice that are believed to be true based on the opinions and experience of writers, readers, editors, and teachers. The rules of writing detective stories or any type of writing are opinions based on what works and what is considered acceptable. Some rules change as culture and usage change. Some rules are so basic that they have been applied since the beginning of story telling. Writers break rules at their own risk. The risk is losing reader interest and enjoyment of the story. Only skillful writers can bend the rules and still tell a successful story.

Answer 3

Edgar Allan Poe wrote the first modern detective story in 1841.

Answer 4

A Study in Scarlet, first published in 1887.

Answer 5

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle