The Gold-Bug is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1843. It follows William Legrand, a man who has been bitten by a gold-colored bug. After the bite, Legrand becomes obsessed with the bug and begins to believe that it is a sign of hidden treasure. With the help of his friend, the narrator, Legrand sets out to find the treasure. He discovers a secret code that leads him to a hidden cache of gold coins and jewels. Along the way, the two men must solve a series of puzzles and decipher a mysterious cipher. In the end, Legrand and the narrator are rewarded with a great fortune.
By Edgar Allan Poe · First published 1843 · Genre: Mystery, Adventure, Romance