Jan 2, 2010

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge | What Do I Read Next?

Stephen Crane's 1895 Civil War novel The Red Badge of Courage realistically depicts the psychological complexities of fear and courage on the battlefield.

In his essay "The Moon Letters" (1903), Bierce discusses his theories on the responsibilities of readers and writers.

Edgar Allan Poe's 1842 short story "The Pit and the Pendulum" is told in the first person by a prisoner of the Spanish Inquisition who relates his experiences with imprisonment and torture.

The Old Gringo, a novel by Carlos Fuentes, is an imaginary account of what happened to Bierce...