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Дата написания1970-01-01
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Темыамериканская литератураамериканская классика
Описание
Книга рассказывает о расследовании убийства Марии Рогет, где детектив анализирует доказательства и приходит к выводу о единственном убийце, а также раскрывает, как роман основан на реальном деле и использует реальные источники.
Главный конфликт / проблема
Убийство Марии Рогет и определение виновного
Ключевые идеи
- Идеальная цепочка событий редко совпадает с реальностью, что усложняет расследование.
- Критический анализ одежды и следов борьбы позволяет исключить групповой характер преступления.
- Наличие потенциального морского подозреваемого подчёркивает необходимость дальнейшего поиска.
- Примечания добавлены для подтверждения достоверности сюжета и связи с реальным убийством.
- Автор использовал только газетные источники, так как не мог лично исследовать место преступления.
- Поздние признания подтвердили точность описанных деталей.
Вывод
Книга приводит к выводу, что преступление совершил один человек, а роман подтверждает свою достоверность через реальные источники
Кому полезна
- Любители детективной литературы
- Криминалисты
- Историки
- Студенты литературы
Главные темы
- Расследование преступления
- Методология криминалистического анализа
- Историческая достоверность литературы
Персонажи
- Marie Roget — Молодая женщина, дочь Эстелл, работала у парфюмера Ле Блан. Двух раз исчезла, вторая раз привела к обнаружению её тела в реке. Она основана на реальной Марии Келси Рогерс, убитой в окрестностях Нью‑Йорка.
- Сент-Естаче — Обручённый Марии, первоначально подозреваемый в убийстве, но доказан невиновен.
- Беувез — Тот, кто нашёл тело в реке и дал показания о его состоянии.
- Дюпин — Помогает автору в расследовании, анализирует доказательства и предлагает логический подход.
- Марс Делюк — Отмечает присутствие «плохих парней» и их поведение, но её свидетельство не подтверждает групповой характер преступления.
- чёрный мужчина (море́йка) — Отсутствует в следствии, возможно, скрывается от подозрений.
- Эстелл Рогет — Вдова, родитель Марии, участвовала в поисках и расследовании.
- Ле Блан — Парфюмер, где Мария работала, предоставлял информацию о её работе.
- Madame Delue — Свидетель, чьи признания позже подтвердили гипотезу автора.
- Von Hardenburg — Автор использовал этот псевдоним при публикации.
- Anderson — Участник расследования, упомянутый в источниках.
- Payne — Участник расследования, упомянутый в источниках.
Цитаты
- Повествование о расследовании убийства молодой женщины Марии Рогет, её исчезновении, находке тела в Сене и попытках раскрыть дело, включая роль Дюпина, газетных публикаций и сомнений в идентификации тела.
- Публикации в газетах (L'Etoile, Le Commerciel, Le Soleil) предлагают различные теории: тело не Мария, убийство совершено бандой разбойников, а также сомнения в апатии родственников.
- Были доказательства, как говорится, борьбы; земля была поросну, кусты разрушены…
- Платок использовался полностью, демонстрируя, что необходимость его использования возникла из обстоятельств, возникших в момент, когда платок больше не был доступен.
- «При первоначальной публикации «Марии Рогет» примечания, теперь прилагаемые, считались ненужными; но прошедшие годы после трагедии делают их целесообразными…»
- «Теория, основанная на качествах объекта, не позволит раскрыть его по его объектам; и тот, кто упорядочивает темы по их причинам, перестанет ценить их по результатам…» — Ландор
Сводка по автору из Wikidata
1809–1849. Edgar Allan Poe. американский писатель, поэт, литературный критик и редактор (1809—1849)
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Страница 6 из 16"Were it my purpose," continued Dupin, "merely to make out a case against this passage of L'Etoile's argument, I might safely leave it where it is. It is not, however, with L'Etoile that we have to do, but with the truth. The sentence in question has but one meaning, as it stands; and this meaning I have fairly stated: but it is material that we go behind the mere words, for an idea which these words have obviously intended, and failed to convey. It was the design of the journalist to say that, at whatever period of the day or night of Sunday this murder was committed, it was improbable that the assassins would have ventured to bear the corpse to the river before midnight. And herein lies, really, the assumption of which I complain. It is assumed that the murder was committed at such a position, and under such circumstances, that the bearing it to the river became necessary. Now, the assassination might have taken place upon the river's brink, or on the river itself; and, thus, the throwing the corpse in the water might have been resorted to, at any period of the day or night, as the most obvious and most immediate mode of disposal. You will understand that I suggest nothing here as probable, or as coincident with my own opinion. My design, so far, has no reference to the facts of the case. I wish merely to caution you against the whole tone of L'Etoile's suggestion , by calling your attention to its ex parte character at the outset.
"Having prescribed thus a limit to suit its own preconceived notions; having assumed that, if this were the body of Marie, it could have been in the water but a very brief time; the journal goes on to say:
'All experience has shown that drowned bodies, or bodies thrown into the water immediately after death by violence, require from six to ten days for sufficient decomposition to take place to bring them to the top of the water. Even when a cannon is fired over a corpse, and it rises before at least five or six days' immersion, it sinks again if let alone.'
"These assertions have been tacitly received by every paper in Paris , with the exception of Le Moniteur.[ 15] This latter print endeavors to combat that portion of the paragraph which has reference to 'drowned bodies' only, by citing some five or six instances in which the bodies of individuals known to be drowned were found floating after the lapse of less time than is insisted upon by L'Etoile. But there is something excessively unphilosophical in the attempt on the part of Le Moniteur, to rebut the general assertion of L'Etoile, by a citation of particular instances militating against that assertion. Had it been possible to adduce fifty instead of five examples of bodies found floating at the end of two or three days, these fifty examples could still have been properly regarded only as exceptions to L'Etoile's rule, until such time as the rule itself should be confuted. Admitting the rule, (and this Le Moniteur does not deny, insisting merely upon its exceptions,) the argument of L'Etoile is suffered to remain in full force; for this argument does not pretend to involve more than a question of the probability of the body having risen to the surface in less than three days; and this probability will be in favor of L'Etoile's position until the instances so childishly adduced shall be sufficient in number to establish an antagonistical rule.
"You will see at once that all argument upon this head should be urged, if at all, against the rule itself; and for this end we must examine the rationale of the rule. Now the human body, in general, is neither much lighter nor much heavier than the water of the Seine ; that is to say, the specific gravity of the human body, in its natural condition, is about equal to the bulk of fresh water which it displaces. The bodies of fat and fleshy persons, with small bones, and of women generally, are lighter than those of the lean and large-boned, and of men; and the specific gravity of the water of a river is somewhat influenced by the presence of the tide from sea. But, leaving this tide out of question, it may be said that very few human bodies will sink at all, even in fresh water, of their own accord . Almost any one, falling into a river, will be enabled to float, if he suffer the specific gravity of the water fairly to be adduced in comparison with his own—that is to say, if he suffer his whole person to be immersed, with as little exception as possible. The proper position for one who cannot swim, is the upright position of the walker on land, with the head thrown fully back, and immersed; the mouth and nostrils alone remaining above the surface. Thus circumstanced, we shall find that we float without difficulty and without exertion. It is evident, however, that the gravities of the body, and of the bulk of water displaced, are very nicely balanced, and that a trifle will cause either to preponderate. An arm, for instance, uplifted from the water, and thus deprived of its support, is an additional weight sufficient to immerse the whole head, while the accidental aid of the smallest piece of timber will enable us to elevate the head so as to look about. Now, in the struggles of one unused to swimming, the arms are invariably thrown upwards, while an attempt is made to keep the head in its usual perpendicular position. The result is the immersion of the mouth and nostrils, and the inception, during efforts to breathe while beneath the surface, of water into the lungs. Much is also received into the stomach, and the whole body becomes heavier by the difference between the weight of the air originally distending these cavities, and that of the fluid which now fills them. This difference is sufficient to cause the body to sink, as a general rule; but is insufficient in the cases of individuals with small bones and an abnormal quantity of flaccid or fatty matter. Such individuals float even after drowning.
"The corpse, being supposed at the bottom of the river, will there remain until, by some means, its specific gravity again becomes less than that of the bulk of water which it displaces. This effect is brought about by decomposition, or otherwise. The result of decomposition is the generation of gas, distending the cellular tissues and all the cavities, and giving the puffed appearance which is to horrible. When this distension has so far progressed that the bulk of the corpse is materially increased without a corresponding increase of mass or weight, its specific gravity becomes less than that of the water displaced, and it forthwith makes its appearance at the surface. But decomposition is modified by innumerable circumstances—is hastened or retarded by innumerable agencies; for example, by the heat or cold of the season, by the mineral impregnation or purity of the water, by its depth or shallowness, by its currency or stagnation, by the temperament of the body, by its infection or freedom from disease before death. Thus it is evident that we can assign no period, with any thing like accuracy, at which the corpse shall rise through decomposition. Under certain conditions this result would be brought about within an hour; under others, it might not take place at all. There are chemical infusions by which the animal frame can be preserved forever from corruption; the Bi-chloride of Mercury is one. But, apart from decomposition, there may be, and very usually is, a generation of gas within the stomach, from the acetous fermentation of vegetable matter (or within other cavities from other causes) sufficient to induce a distension which will bring the body to the surface. The effect produced by the firing of a cannon is that of simple vibration. This may either loosen the corpse from the soft mud or ooze in which it is imbedded, thus permitting it to rise when other agencies have already prepared it for so doing; or it may overcome the tenacity of some putrescent portions of the cellular tissue; allowing the cavities to distend under the influence of the gas.
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It is not, however, with L'Etoile that we have to do, but with the truth. The sentence in question has but one meaning, as it stands; and this meaning I have fairly stated: but it is material that we go behind the mere words, for an idea which these words have obviously intended, and failed to convey. It was the design of the journalist to say that, at whatever period of the day or night of Sunday this murder was committed, it was improbable that the assassins would have ventured to bear the corpse to the river before midnight. And herein lies, really, the assumption of which I complain. It is assumed that the murder was committed at such a position, and under such circumstances, that the bearing it to the river became necessary. Now, the assassination might have taken place upon the river's brink, or on the river itself; and, thus, the throwing the corpse in the water might have been resorted to, at any period of the day or night, as the most obvious and most immediate mode of disposal. You will understand that I suggest nothing here as probable, or as coincident with my own opinion. My design, so far, has no reference to the facts of the case. I wish merely to caution you against the whole tone of L'Etoile's suggestion , by calling your attention to its ex parte character at the outset."},{"id":"id125:43","kind":"paragraph","text":"\"Having prescribed thus a limit to suit its own preconceived notions; having assumed that, if this were the body of Marie, it could have been in the water but a very brief time; the journal goes on to say:"},{"id":"id125:44","kind":"paragraph","text":"'All experience has shown that drowned bodies, or bodies thrown into the water immediately after death by violence, require from six to ten days for sufficient decomposition to take place to bring them to the top of the water. Even when a cannon is fired over a corpse, and it rises before at least five or six days' immersion, it sinks again if let alone.'"},{"id":"id125:45","kind":"paragraph","text":"\"These assertions have been tacitly received by every paper in Paris , with the exception of Le Moniteur.[ 15] This latter print endeavors to combat that portion of the paragraph which has reference to 'drowned bodies' only, by citing some five or six instances in which the bodies of individuals known to be drowned were found floating after the lapse of less time than is insisted upon by L'Etoile. But there is something excessively unphilosophical in the attempt on the part of Le Moniteur, to rebut the general assertion of L'Etoile, by a citation of particular instances militating against that assertion. Had it been possible to adduce fifty instead of five examples of bodies found floating at the end of two or three days, these fifty examples could still have been properly regarded only as exceptions to L'Etoile's rule, until such time as the rule itself should be confuted. Admitting the rule, (and this Le Moniteur does not deny, insisting merely upon its exceptions,) the argument of L'Etoile is suffered to remain in full force; for this argument does not pretend to involve more than a question of the probability of the body having risen to the surface in less than three days; and this probability will be in favor of L'Etoile's position until the instances so childishly adduced shall be sufficient in number to establish an antagonistical rule."},{"id":"id125:46","kind":"paragraph","text":"\"You will see at once that all argument upon this head should be urged, if at all, against the rule itself; and for this end we must examine the rationale of the rule. Now the human body, in general, is neither much lighter nor much heavier than the water of the Seine ; that is to say, the specific gravity of the human body, in its natural condition, is about equal to the bulk of fresh water which it displaces. The bodies of fat and fleshy persons, with small bones, and of women generally, are lighter than those of the lean and large-boned, and of men; and the specific gravity of the water of a river is somewhat influenced by the presence of the tide from sea. But, leaving this tide out of question, it may be said that very few human bodies will sink at all, even in fresh water, of their own accord . Almost any one, falling into a river, will be enabled to float, if he suffer the specific gravity of the water fairly to be adduced in comparison with his own—that is to say, if he suffer his whole person to be immersed, with as little exception as possible. The proper position for one who cannot swim, is the upright position of the walker on land, with the head thrown fully back, and immersed; the mouth and nostrils alone remaining above the surface. Thus circumstanced, we shall find that we float without difficulty and without exertion. It is evident, however, that the gravities of the body, and of the bulk of water displaced, are very nicely balanced, and that a trifle will cause either to preponderate. An arm, for instance, uplifted from the water, and thus deprived of its support, is an additional weight sufficient to immerse the whole head, while the accidental aid of the smallest piece of timber will enable us to elevate the head so as to look about. Now, in the struggles of one unused to swimming, the arms are invariably thrown upwards, while an attempt is made to keep the head in its usual perpendicular position. The result is the immersion of the mouth and nostrils, and the inception, during efforts to breathe while beneath the surface, of water into the lungs. Much is also received into the stomach, and the whole body becomes heavier by the difference between the weight of the air originally distending these cavities, and that of the fluid which now fills them. This difference is sufficient to cause the body to sink, as a general rule; but is insufficient in the cases of individuals with small bones and an abnormal quantity of flaccid or fatty matter. Such individuals float even after drowning."},{"id":"id125:47","kind":"paragraph","text":"\"The corpse, being supposed at the bottom of the river, will there remain until, by some means, its specific gravity again becomes less than that of the bulk of water which it displaces. This effect is brought about by decomposition, or otherwise. The result of decomposition is the generation of gas, distending the cellular tissues and all the cavities, and giving the puffed appearance which is to horrible. When this distension has so far progressed that the bulk of the corpse is materially increased without a corresponding increase of mass or weight, its specific gravity becomes less than that of the water displaced, and it forthwith makes its appearance at the surface. But decomposition is modified by innumerable circumstances—is hastened or retarded by innumerable agencies; for example, by the heat or cold of the season, by the mineral impregnation or purity of the water, by its depth or shallowness, by its currency or stagnation, by the temperament of the body, by its infection or freedom from disease before death. Thus it is evident that we can assign no period, with any thing like accuracy, at which the corpse shall rise through decomposition. Under certain conditions this result would be brought about within an hour; under others, it might not take place at all. There are chemical infusions by which the animal frame can be preserved forever from corruption; the Bi-chloride of Mercury is one. But, apart from decomposition, there may be, and very usually is, a generation of gas within the stomach, from the acetous fermentation of vegetable matter (or within other cavities from other causes) sufficient to induce a distension which will bring the body to the surface. The effect produced by the firing of a cannon is that of simple vibration. This may either loosen the corpse from the soft mud or ooze in which it is imbedded, thus permitting it to rise when other agencies have already prepared it for so doing; or it may overcome the tenacity of some putrescent portions of the cellular tissue; allowing the cavities to distend under the influence of the gas."}],"toc":[{"id":"id125:0:1","label":"The Mystery of Marie Rogêt[1] by Edgar Allan Poe","page":1,"pageUrl":"/books/3Ka6BYWD#reader-content"},{"id":"id124:0:16","label":"1","page":16,"pageUrl":"/books/3Ka6BYWD?page=16#reader-content"},{"id":"id123:0:16","label":"2","page":16,"pageUrl":"/books/3Ka6BYWD?page=16#reader-content"},{"id":"id122:0:16","label":"3","page":16,"pageUrl":"/books/3Ka6BYWD?page=16#reader-content"},{"id":"id121:0:16","label":"4","page":16,"pageUrl":"/books/3Ka6BYWD?page=16#reader-content"},{"id":"id120:0:16","label":"5","page":16,"pageUrl":"/books/3Ka6BYWD?page=16#reader-content"},{"id":"id119:0:16","label":"6","page":16,"pageUrl":"/books/3Ka6BYWD?page=16#reader-content"},{"id":"id118:0:16","label":"7","page":16,"pageUrl":"/books/3Ka6BYWD?page=16#reader-content"},{"id":"id117:0:16","label":"8","page":16,"pageUrl":"/books/3Ka6BYWD?page=16#reader-content"},{"id":"id116:0:16","label":"9","page":16,"pageUrl":"/books/3Ka6BYWD?page=16#reader-content"},{"id":"id115:0:16","label":"10","page":16,"pageUrl":"/books/3Ka6BYWD?page=16#reader-content"},{"id":"id114:0:16","label":"11","page":16,"pageUrl":"/books/3Ka6BYWD?page=16#reader-content"},{"id":"id113:0:16","label":"12","page":16,"pageUrl":"/books/3Ka6BYWD?page=16#reader-content"},{"id":"id112:0:16","label":"13","page":16,"pageUrl":"/books/3Ka6BYWD?page=16#reader-content"},{"id":"id111:0:16","label":"14","page":16,"pageUrl":"/books/3Ka6BYWD?page=16#reader-content"},{"id":"id110:0:16","label":"15","page":16,"pageUrl":"/books/3Ka6BYWD?page=16#reader-content"},{"id":"id19:0:16","label":"16","page":16,"pageUrl":"/books/3Ka6BYWD?page=16#reader-content"},{"id":"id18:0:16","label":"17","page":16,"pageUrl":"/books/3Ka6BYWD?page=16#reader-content"},{"id":"id17:0:16","label":"18","page":16,"pageUrl":"/books/3Ka6BYWD?page=16#reader-content"},{"id":"id16:0:16","label":"19","page":16,"pageUrl":"/books/3Ka6BYWD?page=16#reader-content"},{"id":"id15:0:16","label":"20","page":16,"pageUrl":"/books/3Ka6BYWD?page=16#reader-content"},{"id":"id14:0:16","label":"21","page":16,"pageUrl":"/books/3Ka6BYWD?page=16#reader-content"},{"id":"id13:0:16","label":"22","page":16,"pageUrl":"/books/3Ka6BYWD?page=16#reader-content"},{"id":"id12:0:16","label":"23","page":16,"pageUrl":"/books/3Ka6BYWD?page=16#reader-content"},{"id":"id11:0:16","label":"24","page":16,"pageUrl":"/books/3Ka6BYWD?page=16#reader-content"}]},"similarBooks":[{"idCatalog":162586,"shortId":"0AqOAHkO","title":"Весь Шерлок Холмс","authorLine":"Артур Конан Дойл, Николай Корнеевич Чуковский, Марина Николаевна Чуковская, Адриан Конан Дойл, Юлия Ивановна Жукова, Мария Дмитриевна Литвинова, Марина Казимировна Баранович, Нина Львовна Емельянникова, А. 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