This story established key elements of the genre, including:
* A brilliant detective: Dupin possesses exceptional deductive reasoning and analytical skills.
* A puzzling crime: The story revolves around a baffling murder that challenges conventional methods of investigation.
* The use of logic and observation: Dupin solves the crime through careful observation, analysis, and deduction.
Poe's detective fiction went on to inspire countless writers and spawned a long-lasting genre, influencing everything from Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot to Sherlock Holmes and beyond.