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The Gold-Bug

Edgar Allan Poe
eng. The Gold-Bug · 1843
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Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

  • «The Gold-Bug» is considered one of the first detective stories where Edgar Allan Poe used elements of cryptography and encryption.
  • The story's main character, William Legrand, discovers a gold bug that becomes the key to solving the treasure mystery.
  • The story was first published in 1843 and gained wide popularity after winning a story contest organized by a newspaper.
  • Edgar Allan Poe used real cryptographic methods in the story, making it particularly interesting for readers of the time.
  • The plot unfolds on Sullivan's Island, near Charleston, South Carolina, adding an atmosphere of mystery and adventure to the work.
  • «The Gold-Bug» had a significant impact on the development of the detective genre and inspired many subsequent authors.
The Gold-Bug
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Date of publication: 1 November 2024
Updated: 6 November 2024
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Edgar Allan Poe
Original title: eng. The Gold-Bug · 1843
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