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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge: A Shocking Civil War Tale of Illusion, Escape & the Final Moments Before Death
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Series: Library of Alexandria, Book 547
Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Education
ISBN13: 9781806299287
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Published: Oct 5 2025
Pages: 24
Weight: 0.07
Height: 0.07 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
In one of the most chilling and psychologically complex stories ever written, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce explores the fragile boundary between life and death, illusion and truth. Set during the chaos of the American Civil War, the story follows Peyton Farquhar, a civilian sentenced to hang for attempting to sabotage a Union bridge. As he faces death, time seems to slow-and a miraculous escape unfolds.
But all is not what it seems.
With unnerving precision and an unforgettable twist ending, Bierce pulls readers into the depths of the human mind in crisis, where memories, hopes, and distorted perceptions collide in a final act of desperate longing.
What You'll Discover in This Modern Edition:
- A Harrowing Civil War Narrative - Witness a man's final moments against the brutal backdrop of wartime America.
- A Groundbreaking Psychological Tale - Explore the manipulation of time and perception in one of the earliest examples of modernist fiction.
- A Shocking Twist Ending - Experience the story's legendary finale, which redefined the boundaries of short fiction.
- A Haunting Reflection on Life and Death - Consider how quickly the mind can fabricate a world in the face of mortality.
- A Modern, Accessible Translation - Read Bierce's iconic prose in a fluid, clear edition that retains its depth and sharpness for today's readers.
Ambrose Bierce's unforgettable tale is not just a war story-it's a masterpiece of suspense, an exploration of the mind's final flickers, and a warning that reality may be the greatest illusion of all.
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