From the haunting suspense of »An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,« where a condemned man’s escape takes on surreal dimensions, to the grim reality of »Chickamauga,« where a child's innocence clashes with the brutality of war, each story is a testament to Ambrose Bierce's mastery of psychological depth and narrative intensity.
AMBROSE BIERCE [1842-1914] was an American author, journalist, and war veteran. He was one of the most influential journalists in the United States in the late 19th century and alongside his success as a horror writer he was hailed as a pioneer of realism. Among his most famous works are The Devil's Dictionary and the short story »An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.«
AMBROSE BIERCE [1842-1914] was an American author, journalist, and war veteran. He was one of the most influential journalists in the United States in the late 19th century and alongside his success as a horror writer he was hailed as a pioneer of realism. Among his most famous works are The Devil's Dictionary and the short story »An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.«