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  • An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

  • By: Ambrose Bierce
  • Narrated by: Robert Ryan
  • Length: 26 mins
  • 3.9 out of 5 stars (10 ratings)

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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

By: Ambrose Bierce
Narrated by: Robert Ryan
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During the Civil War, a Southern civilian is about to be hanged for attempting to sabotage a railway bridge. When the execution is about to take place from the bridge, the rope breaks and he begins his escape toward home.... or does he?

Public Domain (P)2011 FreshBeat Audio
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Short and thought provoking.

At just what point did Mr. Farquahr die? Did the rope really break? Did he have all of those thoughts in just a few seconds before he hung or was there a pause in time? I will think about this one for awhile.

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