earliest detective novels

Edgar Allan Poe was one of the first with his work 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue'. His writing introduced the idea of a brilliant, observant detective.

One of the earliest detective novels is 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' by Edgar Allan Poe. It introduced many elements that became staples in detective fiction, like the brilliant detective solving a complex mystery.

One of the earliest female detectives in fiction was Loveday Brooke. She was created by C. L. Pirkis in the 1890s. Loveday Brooke was a very intelligent and observant character, solving various mysteries with her sharp mind.

The earliest detective novelist in the world was from France. He created detective characters in his works and used their perspectives to reveal the complex criminal process. The first works appeared in the 18th century, but their popularity in China was not until the early 20th century, that is, the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century.

The earliest collection of mythological stories: Genesis in the Old testament and many stories in the Bible can be traced back to ancient Greek and Roman mythology. The earliest collection of mythological stories: Homer was the earliest collection of mythological stories, including many myths and legends such as the Iliad and the Odysey. The earliest collection of notebook novels: The Book of Rahim and the Translated Version of the Holy Koran contained many notebook novels such as Tahith and Ashiyyah. The earliest long chapter novel: " Dream of the Red Chamber " was the earliest long chapter novel that narrated the love story of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu and others in the Qing Dynasty. The earliest vernacular novel, The Scholars, was the earliest vernacular novel that described the ways of the world and the conspiracies of the Ming Dynasty officialdom.

The earliest female detective, like Loveday Brooke, was observant. She noticed small details that others missed, which was crucial for solving mysteries. Also, she was independent. She didn't rely on male counterparts to do the detective work.

In China, 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' is among the early historical novels. Written in the 14th century, it is based on the historical period of the Three Kingdoms. It depicts the power struggles, heroic deeds, and strategic battles among the three kingdoms of Wei, Shu, and Wu. It has had a huge impact on Chinese literature and culture, with its characters like Zhuge Liang becoming well - known figures in Chinese history and lore.

The earliest novels often had simple plots. For example, 'The Tale of Genji' in Japan, which is considered one of the early novels. It focused on the life and relationships of the characters in a court setting. They also tended to be episodic, with different events strung together. The language was sometimes a bit more flowery compared to modern prose, as it was influenced by the literary styles of the time.

The earliest collections of novels were "Search for Gods" and "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio."

The earliest collection of novels was Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, a collection of ancient novels that included thousands of stories. The stories were all from ancient Chinese legends, myths, ghosts, monsters, etc. Some were from folk tales, operas, etc. This collection of novels was regarded as one of the origins of Chinese novels and played an important role in the development and inheritance of ancient Chinese novels.