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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Kindle Edition

by Ambrose Bierce (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 20 ratings

This classic short story of a Southern plantation owner facing execution by Union soldiers is “a flawless example of American genius” (Kurt Vonnegut).

Alabama planter Peyton Farquhar was loyal to the Confederate cause. Now, as the Union Army overtakes the South, he is brought to the edge of a railroad bridge—hands tied behind his back—sentenced to hang for attempting to burn down the bridge on which he stands. As he ponders the events both large and small that brought him to this moment, Farquhar also contemplates a daring escape.

First published in 1890, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge is one of the most celebrated short stories in American literature. Included in Ambrose Bierce’s anthology, Tales of Soldiers and Civilians, its unique structure and stream of consciousness style have inspired numerous adaptions and countless imitators.
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  1. Print length
    19 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Open Road Media
  4. Publication date
    November 29, 2022
  5. File size
    4.1 MB
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
    Enabled
  8. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BLV5HMB8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Open Road Media (November 29, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 29, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.1 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 19 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 20 ratings

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Ambrose Bierce

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  • Gilhelen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Short Story
    Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2024
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    This is a sad story beautifully told. There’s a reason the better HS Literature classes still include this work in their short story coursework.
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  • Mel B
    1.0 out of 5 stars Weird
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2023
    I wouldn't really recommend this to anyone. It was really different and simply told about what a man might feel like when hung.
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  • BigOrangeDave
    5.0 out of 5 stars cinematic
    Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2023
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    It’s hard to believe this was written in 1890.

    The author paints such an amazing picture of the afternoons events. No detail is too small. And without a word of dialogue, many perspectives are presented.

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