Works in South Carolina

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What famous adventure sotry by Poe had its setting on the coast of South Carolina? What other lesser known stories by Poe also had South Carolina Connection?

-- Anonymous, April 04, 2001

Answers

David,

The most famous of Poe's tales whose setting was Sullivan's Island on the coast of South Carolina near Charleston was "The Gold Bug". If I recall correctly, other tales include "The Oblong Box" and "The Balloon-Hoax". There may have been others but I do not recall any specifics.

Regards,

-- Anonymous, April 04, 2001


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