The Gold-Bug by Edgar Allan Poe (Book Analysis)

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Author: Bright Summaries ISBN: 9782806296054
Publisher: BrightSummaries.com Publication: September 22, 2017
Imprint: BrightSummaries.com Language: English
Author: Bright Summaries
ISBN: 9782806296054
Publisher: BrightSummaries.com
Publication: September 22, 2017
Imprint: BrightSummaries.com
Language: English
Unlock the more straightforward side of The Gold-Bug with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!

This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Gold-Bug by Edgar Allan Poe, a fast-paced short story about an amateur cryptographer who whisks his companions off on a hunt for buried treasure. It was first published as the winning entry in a writing contest sponsored by the Philadelphia Dollar Newspaper in 1843, and was one of Poe’s most popular short stories during his lifetime. It also contributed in no small measure to the contemporary cultural fascination with cryptography, and is credited as being the chief inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson’s iconic adventure novel Treasure Island. Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer who is best known for his short stories, and is often credited as the inventor of detective fiction.

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This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:

• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection

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Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

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Unlock the more straightforward side of The Gold-Bug with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!

This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Gold-Bug by Edgar Allan Poe, a fast-paced short story about an amateur cryptographer who whisks his companions off on a hunt for buried treasure. It was first published as the winning entry in a writing contest sponsored by the Philadelphia Dollar Newspaper in 1843, and was one of Poe’s most popular short stories during his lifetime. It also contributed in no small measure to the contemporary cultural fascination with cryptography, and is credited as being the chief inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson’s iconic adventure novel Treasure Island. Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer who is best known for his short stories, and is often credited as the inventor of detective fiction.

Find out everything you need to know about The Gold-Bug in a fraction of the time!

This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:

• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection

Why choose BrightSummaries.com?

Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

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