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What is the name of Bierce's most famous short story?

  • An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

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Certainly! "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" is Ambrose Bierce's most celebrated short story. Set during the American Civil War, it masterfully blends realism and surrealism to depict the protagonist's harrowing experience as he narrowly evades execution. Bierce's vivid descriptions and exploration of life and death have made this tale an enduring classic in American literature.
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