Le scarabée d'or by Edgar Allan Poe
"Le scarabée d'or" by Edgar Allan Poe is a short story written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around the character William Legrand, a man who, after facing a series of personal misfortunes, becomes obsessed with a scarab beetle he discovers, believing it to be the key to his fortune. Accompanied by his friend and a loyal servant, Jupiter, Legrand's fascination with the beetle leads to a thrilling adventure that delvesinto themes of treasure hunting and cryptography. The opening of "Le scarabée d'or" introduces us to William Legrand, who has relocated to Sullivan's Island after a decline in his fortunes. His friend recounts their friendship and Legrand's eccentric behavior, which has only increased with his discovery of an unusual golden beetle. The narrative thickens when Legrand's mental state raises concerns, particularly as he exhibits an obsession with the beetle that culminates in peculiar behavior and ultimately an urgent quest. As the friends navigate through the eerie and desolate landscape, an air of mystery and suspense begins to build, hinting at hidden treasures and complex challenges ahead, setting the stage for a captivating tale of adventure and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Poe, Edgar Allan, 1809-1849 |
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| Illustrator | Blot, R. |
| Illustrator | Dreyfus, Rita |
| Illustrator | Rochegrosse, Georges, 1859-1938 |
| Translator | Baudelaire, Charles, 1821-1867 |
| Uniform Title | The gold bug. French |
| Title | Le scarabée d'or |
| Original Publication | France: F. Ferroud,,1926. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gold-Bug Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Scarab%C3%A9e_d%27or |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Gallica, Bibliothèque nationale de France.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Treasure troves -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mystery and detective stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 67094 |
| Release Date | Jan 3, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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