An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge - Ambrose Bierce - Full Audiobook

This is an audio recording of Ambrose Bierce's classic short story, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.
It tells the tale of Peyton Farquhar, a man who faces execution for attempting to sabotage a railway bridge during the American Civil War. The story opens with Farquhar standing on the bridge with a noose around his neck and then takes readers through his final moments as he attempts to escape. Through flashbacks and intricate detail, Bierce masterfully transports readers into Farquhar's mind as he experiences vivid hallucinations and hopes for freedom. Ultimately, it is revealed that his escape was only a figment of his imagination, as he was actually killed when the plank from which he hung broke. This twist leaves readers questioning what is reality and what is fantasy and challenges them to reflect on the power of the human mind in times of extreme stress and desperation.
Ambrose Bierce was an American writer, journalist, and satirist who lived during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He gained fame for his witty writing style that often criticized society's norms and conventions. Bierce served in the Union Army during the Civil War and later wrote extensively about his experiences. His most famous and notable works include The Devil's Dictionary, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, and Chickamauga. Bierce vanished without a trace in 1913 while traveling with Pancho Villa’s rebel army during the Mexican Revolution. Though his ultimate fate is unknown, Bierce left an indelible mark on American literature as a sharp observer of human nature and a master of satire.