Killed at Resaca

by Ambrose Bierce

Killed at Resaca, is a short story of the American Civil War by Ambrose Bierce. Bierce is a master of the surprise ending. This short story of bravery and betrayal is no exception. Ambrose Bierce was a veteran of the American Civil War, and like many veterans, anger simmers just below the surface. In this short story Bierce’s simmering anger comes out in a surprising way at the end of the story.

Genres: Short Stories, Literature, Audiobook, Fiction

1 pages, Audible Audio

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

died perhaps 1914

Caustic wit and a strong sense of horror mark works, including In the Midst of Life (1891-1892) and The Devil's Dictionary (1906), of American writer Ambrose Gwinett Bierce.

People today best know this editorialist, journalist, and fabulist for his short story, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge and his lexicon.

The informative sardonic view of human nature alongside his vehemence as a critic with his motto, "nothing matters," earned him the nickname "Bitter Bierce."

People knew Bierce despite his reputation as a searing critic, however, to encourage younger poet George Sterling and fiction author W.C. Morrow.

Bierce employed a distinctive style especially in his stories. This style often embraces an abrupt beginning, dark imagery, vague references to time, limited descriptions, the theme of war, and impossible events.

Bierce disappeared in December 1913 at the age of 71 years. People think that he traveled to Mexico to gain a firsthand perspective on ongoing revolution of that country.

Theories abound on a mystery, ultimate fate of Bierce. He in one of his final letters stated: "Good-bye. If you hear of my being stood up against a Mexican stone wall and shot to rags, please know that I think it is a pretty good way to depart this life. It beats old age, disease, or falling down the cellar stairs. To be a Gringo in Mexico--ah, that is euthanasia!"

Reviews

[Federico DN · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very Good.

This was very good, but not going to review it.

For the moment at least.

It’s public domain. You can find it HERE.

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PERSONAL NOTE :
[1880] [15p] [Historical] [3.5] [Recommendable]
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★★★★☆ The Damned Thing.
★★★★☆ An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge. [3.5]
★★★☆☆ Un Habitante de Carcosa y otros Relatos de Terror.
★★★☆☆ Civil War Stories. <-- [2.5]

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Muy bueno.

Esto estuvo muy pero muy bien, pero no voy a reseñarlo.

Al menos por ahora.

Es dominio público, lo pueden encontrar ACA.

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NOTA PERSONAL :
[1880] [15p] [Histórico] [3.5] [Recomendable]
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[Gavin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ambrose Bierce sinks a hook into you and then yanks it deep into your soul with this story.

[Alvaro_atm92 · Rating 2 out of 5]

uh that final xD

[Ali · Rating 5 out of 5]

War: “In returning — well, it is not customary to return.”

Incredible writing, as always, by Bierce. Cynical and tragic; a little Shakespearean.

[Forked Radish · Rating 3 out of 5]

Accuse someone of cowardice and get a kamikaze.

[Pokotilo · Rating 3 out of 5]

5/10

[Isaac A · Rating 4 out of 5]

I cannot fathom what the moral is but Brayle was a legend