A Horseman in the Sky

A Horseman in the Sky

"A Horseman in the Sky" is a short story by Ambrose Bierce.

Plot summary

It is set during the American Civil War. The central character is a young Virginian who decides to fight for the north. He finds himself unavoidably having to shoot his father, who is fighting for the south.

References

External links

* [http://bierce.thefreelibrary.com/A-Horseman-in-the-Sky Text of the story]


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