Edgar Allan Poe: The Gold Bug

"The Gold-Bug" is a*short story*by American writer*Edgar Allan Poe*published in 1843. The plot follows William Legrand, who becomes fixated on an unusual gold-colored bug he has discovered. His servant Jupiter fears that Legrand is going insane and goes to Legrand's friend, an unnamed narrator, who agrees to visit his old friend. Legrand pulls the other two into an adventure after deciphering a secret message that will lead to a*buried treasure.

The story, set on*Sullivan's Island, South Car...