The Gold-Bug

The narrative of Edgar Allan Poe's novella, which unfolds on Sullivan's Island (South Carolina), revolves around deciphering an encrypted message and searching for a buried treasure. The story was first published in the Philadelphia Dollar Newspaper in June 1843, after Poe won a contest announced by the newspaper, receiving a prize of $100. Duration - 1h 30m. Author - Edgar Allan Poe. Narrator - George Pearson. Published Date - Sunday, 26 January 2025. Copyright - © 1843 Edgar Allan Poe ©.