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Serialization Begins
- When
- June 21–28, 1843
- Where
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Poe's 'The Gold-Bug' began serialization in the Philadelphia Dollar Newspaper on June 21, 1843, following his win of the grand prize in a writing contest.
Poe submitted the story to the Dollar Newspaper contest, winning $100. One source describes publication in three installments beginning in June 1843; another specifies two installments on June 21 and June 28, 1843. This event marked the beginning of the story's widespread circulation and its status as Poe's most popular work during his lifetime.
Sources
- The Gold-Bug Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-15
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