Peyton Farquhar
The story stays close to a man facing execution and the urgent workings of his perception.
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English editionShort fiction · American literature
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
By Ambrose BierceA bridge, a suspended moment, and the mind’s attempt to escape.
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BETWEEN THE COVERS
About the book
Peyton Farquhar stands on a railway bridge awaiting execution. In the moments that follow, his senses sharpen and the landscape seems to open around him.
Ambrose Bierce’s three-part story places the reader inside an experience of time under extreme pressure. The English text is presented in its three published sections.
ONE CHAPTER AT A TIME
Find your place.
A LITTLE FURTHER INTO THE BOOK
Places, people & ideas.
The railway bridge
Military procedure and an ordinary stretch of water establish the scene. Pay attention to the sounds, distances and movements.
Keep the ending ahead of you
Read the three parts in order. The shifts in viewpoint and time are central to the experience.
BEFORE YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Before you
settle in.
A little guidance for your first visit.
What language is this edition in?
This edition is in English. The book guide and reading controls are in English.
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