»An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge« is a short story by Ambrose Bierce, originally published in 1889. It is one of his most famous works and one of the most lauded depictions of the Civil War.

AMBROSE BIERCE [1842-1914] was an American author, journalist, and war veteran. He was one of the most influential journalists in the United States in the late 19th century and alongside his success as a horror writer he was hailed as a pioneer of realism. Among his most famous works are The Devil's Dictionary and the short story »An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge.«