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The Gold Bug

English

Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Gold-Bug” is a mystery adventure built around a strange discovery and a puzzle that invites listeners to follow the clues. This radio adaptation presents the story as a dramatic performance, bringing Poe’s suspenseful tale from the page into sound.

Listeners can expect an atmosphere of secrecy and investigation, with the unfolding mystery at the center. Poe’s characteristic blend of ingenuity, suspense, and eerie suggestion makes the story appealing to fans of classic literary mysteries and dramatic radio storytelling.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.