Gold Bug and Other Stories

Includes three chilling Poe tales: The Gold Bug; The Tell-Tale Heart; and The Cask of Amontillado. In The Gold Bug, three men search for the infamous Captain Kidds vast hidden treasure using a mysterious golden beetle to navigate the way! In The Tell-Tale Heart, a man is driven to the brink of insanity, racked with guilt after murdering his innocent landlord. In The Cask of Amontillado, a man exacts a terrible revenge upon another who has taunted him for years Classics Illustrated tells these chilling tales in colourful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom and at home to further engage the reader in the story. See more