An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge' (1890) is a short story by the American writer and Civil War veteran Ambrose Bierce. The story, which is set during the American Civil War, is known for its irregular time sequence and twist ending. Bierce's abandonment of strict linear narration in favor of the internal mind of the protagonist is an early example of the stream of consciousness narrative mode.Described as 'one of the most famous and frequently anthologised stories in American literature', A must read for all Civil War and American history buffs!