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“An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge'' is a short story by Ambrose Bierce that was first published in 1890
. The events take place in Alabama toward the end of the American Civil War. Peyton Farquhar, a Southern plantation owner, is about to be hanged by Union troops for attempted sabotage. In a twist of time and perception, the story explores Farquhar's fantasy of escape. “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” was adapted into a 1961 French film that three years later was broadcast in edited form as an episode of the American television series The Twilight Zone.Read the free full text, the full story summary, an in-depth character analysis of Peyton Farquhar, and explanations of important quotes from “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.”
