An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

Ambrose Bierce

• Stories
• Book language: English
• 12 pages

"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" is a short story by Ambrose Bierce set during the American Civil War. It follows a Southern civilian condemned to hang from a railroad bridge in Alabama, and the narrative turns on perception and the passage of time. It is a compact, haunting work that rewards careful listening.

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