Did any of Vidocq's life incidents inspire any crime novels?
Yes
No
It's debated
Unknown
Answer
Yes, several crime novels and series were inspired by Vidocq's life, including the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Arthur Conan Doyle, Alexandre Dumas, and Gaston Leroux. His memoirs, published in 1828, became an international bestseller and were translated into many languages.
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