An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge is a free 277-page short stories ebook by Ambrose Bierce, published Aug 2010. It is free to download in PDF, ePub, and Kindle formats — no payment required. Rated 4.6/5 by 5 readers. Downloaded 15,123 times.
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Author: Ambrose Bierce
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Pages: 277
Published: 16 years ago
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Short story by Ambrose Bierce, published in 1891 in Tales of Soldiers and Civilians, a collection that in 1898 was revised, enlarged, and retitled in the Midst of Life. The narrative concerns the final thoughts of a Southern planter as he is being hanged by Union soldiers. In the brief period between the tightening of the noose and the actual breaking of his neck, the man imagines his escape.
Last updated: August 26, 2010
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