What are the characteristics of the first name in detective fiction?

The first female detective fictions often had a female protagonist who was intelligent. For example, she might use her observational skills to solve mysteries, like noticing small details that others missed.

The first detective, C. Auguste Dupin, had several key characteristics. He was brilliant at logical reasoning. He could take seemingly unconnected facts and draw conclusions from them. He was a bit of an outsider, not fully part of the normal society, which perhaps gave him a different perspective on crime. His curiosity was insatiable, always driving him to dig deeper into mysteries. And he had a certain elegance in his approach to solving crimes, as if it was an art form rather than just a job.

The first female detective in fiction, Loveday Brooke, was intelligent. She could analyze complex situations.

Sherlock Holmes is often regarded as one of the first and most iconic names in detective fiction. Created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Holmes is known for his brilliant deductive reasoning, his unique personality quirks like his love for playing the violin and his use of drugs such as cocaine in some of the stories (which was more acceptable at the time of writing). His partnership with Dr. Watson has become a model for many detective - sidekick relationships in subsequent detective fiction.

The characteristics of detective fiction are quite diverse. Firstly, there is the element of detection. The detective uses their deductive reasoning skills to solve the mystery. There are often red herrings, false leads that misdirect the detective and the reader. The plot is usually complex, with multiple layers and sub - plots. The dialogue is crucial as it can contain important clues or character revelations. Moreover, the atmosphere is often tense and mysterious, creating an immersive experience for the reader.

One characteristic is the presence of a mystery or crime at the core. Usually, there's a detective figure, who is intelligent and observant, trying to solve the case. For example, Sherlock Holmes in Conan Doyle's works.

Well, 'the first detective fiction' is a bit of a debated topic among scholars, but one of the strong contenders is Edgar Allan Poe's works. His detective stories set the foundation for the entire genre. They had unique characters, like the rational and observant detective, and complex plots full of mystery and suspense. These early works influenced countless other writers to explore the detective story concept further.

Detective Graves is often depicted as highly intelligent. He can quickly analyze a crime scene and pick up on details that others miss.

The first detective novel is often considered to be 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' by Edgar Allan Poe.

Since I don't know the specific 'first Bengali detective story', it's hard to say exactly. But generally, it might have a local setting, perhaps in Bengal, with characters that are relatable to the Bengali audience.