An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge and Other Stories
Ambrose Bierce's original and innovative stories differed dramatically from those of his 19th-century contemporaries. These 23 tales include his best and most characteristic short fiction: anti-war satires that underscore the barbarism of bloodshed, horror stories with keenly ironic edge, and sardonic "tall tales" of the Old West.
Paperback, 172 pages
Published
May 19th 2008
by Dover Publications, Inc., NY
(first published 1890)
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For my mind, the short story in the title is an absolute must for all to read. It has been dramatized frequently, despite the short length. Some are of the period, some modernized. Again, I would insist that the story itself is truly great, a timeless classic, and a must read. You can find a modern day version in a short film called A Message From Fallujah. Just Google around, it's available for free. But the original story is one of 2 I would like everyone to read (A Rose for Emily the other).
I love his work. The story of the author's life is engaging as well, particularly his end.
The Owl Creek Bridge story really resonated with me because of a car wreck I had. You have to read it to know what I mean. It's a story that's stayed with me since I read it more than fifteen years ago.
The Owl Creek Bridge story really resonated with me because of a car wreck I had. You have to read it to know what I mean. It's a story that's stayed with me since I read it more than fifteen years ago.
May be my favorite short story of all time. At least top five.
In no particular order, here they are.
"An Occurence at Owl Creek Bridge"
"The Story of an Hour"
"The Lottery"
"The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas"
"A House on the Plains"
In no particular order, here they are.
"An Occurence at Owl Creek Bridge"
"The Story of an Hour"
"The Lottery"
"The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas"
"A House on the Plains"
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Owl Creek was interesting. Some of the terms were a little old, so you had to pay attention as not to get confused. Other than that, the story was pretty amazing. The Twilight Zone didn't do it justice!
I fouund this story pretty excited and interesting. I liked it because it showed me a new point of view(Omnicsent.) I enjoyed this story because it was very unpredictable.
A strange tale that takes place during the Civil War. A man escapes death... or so he thinks. If you enjoy this tale, check out the Twilight Zone episode based on it.
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The ending is really thought provoking and chilling, The character has a sort of vision. Our minds are mysterious and unreliable.
Interesting, strange short stories with unexpected twists and turns. "Behind the wall" was very sad.
it explained how death was being honored it's a short story but still powerful
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Disturbing, relevant, and thought provoking from a historical perspective.
I really liked the Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge. The other short stories that followed it weren't quite as good or as thought provoking. I even went online and found where I could watch the old movie short I'd read about in other reviews. It was exactly like the story and just as interesting.
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Just reading the short story of the books namesake. Referenced in Art and Physics.
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Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce was an American editorialist, journalist, short story writer, fabulist and satirist. Today, he is best known for his short story, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge and his satirical lexicon, The Devil's Dictionary.
The sardonic view of human nature that informed his work – along with his vehemence as a critic, with his motto "nothing matters" – earned ...more
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