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Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories

1913

Ambrose Bierce

Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories

Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories

Ambrose Bierce

1913

American Literature, Short Stories

Present at a Hanging and Other Ghost Stories is a collection of short stories by Ambrose Bierce, first published in 1913. This anthology explores the macabre and supernatural through narratives that delve into themes of death, the afterlife, and eerie occurrences. Notable stories include 'Present at a Hanging,' which features a murder mystery, and 'The Difficulty of Crossing a Field,' where a man mysteriously disappears. Bierce's dark humor and philosophical insights create a unique blend of horror and introspection, making this collection significant in American ghost literature.

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