This book is a classic work written by Edgar Allan Poe, an American writer and "the originator of mystery novels". It was written in 1843. Readers who like Edgar Allan Poe's works may wish to read it. The work is in English, so English lovers should not miss it.
The story is set on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, and the protagonist is William LeGrand.
He had been bitten by a golden bug not long ago. The servant Cupid was afraid that he would go crazy, so he approached Legrand's friend, an unknown narrator, who agreed to visit his old friend.
Legrand takes the pair on an adventure after deciphering a secret document about a buried treasure.
"The Gold Bug" became Poe's most widely read short story during his lifetime; Philadelphia's Public Record called it "a first-rate story."
Poe's friend Thomas Holley Chivers also said: "The Golden Beetle" created "the golden age of Poe's literary career."
Reader comments
His process of deciphering secret documents reminded me of my own experience solving problems at work. Although our work content is different, the feeling of finding answers through hard work is the same. And this book is also in English, which is a good reading choice for people who like English. Just like what the book says "Allan PoeWhat ho! What ho! This fellow is dancing mad!", When reading this book, I also felt like I was frantically exploring a world full of secrets.
His process of deciphering secret documents reminded me of my own experience solving problems at work. Although our work content is different, the feeling of finding answers through hard work is the same. And this book is also in English, which is a good reading choice for people who like English. Just like what the book says "Allan PoeWhat ho! What ho! This fellow is dancing mad!", When reading this book, I also felt like I was frantically exploring a world full of secrets.