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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
Ambrose Bierce
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Set during the American Civil War, "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" is the story of Peyton Farquhar, a Confederate sympathizer condemned to death by hanging from Owl Creek Bridge. At the beginning of the story, the protagonist stands bound at the bridge's edge. It is later revealed that after a disguised Union scout enlisted him to attempt to demolish the bridge, he was caught in the act.
Set during the American Civil War, "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" is the story of Peyton Farquhar, a Confederate sympathizer condemned to death by hanging from Owl Creek Bridge. At the beginning of the story, the protagonist stands bound at the bridge's edge. It is later revealed that after a disguised Union scout enlisted him to attempt to demolish the bridge, he was caught in the act.
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The man who was engaged in being hanged was apparently about thirty-five years of age. He was a civilian, if one might judge from his habit, which was that of a planter. His features were good—a straight nose, firm mouth, broad forehead, from which his long, dark hair was combed straight back, falling behind his ears to the collar of his well fitting frock coat. He wore a moustache and pointed beard, but no whiskers; his eyes were large and dark gray, and had a kindly expression w. . . Read More
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During the peak of the american secession civil war not even the smallest fault was forgiven, and so called ‘traitors’ were routinely hanged to set the example for the rest. Peyton Farquhar is about to be hanged from a bridge, and accepting his unavoidable fate with moderate grace; but the t
A person is waiting for his fate, death by hanging. There seems to be no escape for him. Ambrose Pierce tells his story in this book.
This book is considered one of the best short stories by Ambrose Pierce. It tells the story of Peyton Farquhar, who waits for his fatal end on Owl Creek Bridge.
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Brilliant short story in three chapters. We read about the hanging of Peyton Farquhar, a rich planter, at Owl Creek Bridge. The American Civil War is going on and Peyton supports the South. A soldier of the Confederate army who plays a dubious role here sets Peyton in motion. The characters and the
”Death is a dignitary who when he comes announced is to be received with formal manifestations of respect, even by those most familiar with him. In the code of military etiquette silence and fixity are forms of deference.”
Due to unspecified reasons, Peyton Fahrquhar has never joined the glorious fig
This is a quick one, but an excellent one, nonetheless. I was very much impressed by the first chapter, which is like a detailed description of some painting, where each piece of the picture reveals something new about the situation. The second chapter is a short flashback. The third is stunning, wi