The Gold-Bug is a classic tale written by Edgar Allan Poe and first published in 1843. Believing William Legrand to have gone insane following an insect bite, his friend initially decries his quest for gold as the ramblings of a madman. Yet when Legrand's conviction fails to waiver, they set off on a bizarre journey, accompanied by Jupiter, Legrand's loyal and equally sceptical servant. What follows is a strange tale of coded messages, hidden treasure, and uncanny prophecy that will both enthral and baffle even the most perceptive readers. Part horror story, part detective fiction, The Gold-Bug is an ingenious tale bearing all the hallmarks of Poe's extraordinary narrative skill.
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The Gold-Bug
The Gold-Bug is a classic tale written by Edgar Allan Poe and first published in 1843. Believing William Legrand to have gone insane following an insect bite, his friend initially decries his quest for gold as the ramblings of a madman. Yet when Legrand's conviction fails to waiver, they set off on a bizarre journey, accompanied by Jupiter, Legrand's loyal and equally sceptical servant. What follows is a strange tale of coded messages, hidden treasure, and uncanny prophecy that will both enthral and baffle even the most perceptive readers. Part horror story, part detective fiction, The Gold-Bug is an ingenious tale bearing all the hallmarks of Poe's extraordinary narrative skill.
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ISBN-13: | 9781612981529 |
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Publisher: | United Holdings Group |
Publication date: | 01/09/2011 |
Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
Format: | eBook |
File size: | 179 KB |
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