An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
Description
Set during the American Civil War, this haunting short story follows a Confederate sympathizer facing imminent execution at a remote bridge. As reality, memory, and imagination converge, the narrative explores the instinct for survival, the distortions of perception, and the fragile boundary between hope and despair. Renowned for its suspenseful atmosphere, unconventional structure, and psychologically focused narration, the story remains a landmark of American literature and an influential early example of stream-of-consciousness technique.
Available Editions
paperback
PAGES Publishing Group - Worthington Press
Published Aug 1, 1996
36 pages
ISBN: 9780874068139
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Details
First Published
1890
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce.