Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 265 Bierce, Ambrose 1842 1913 Grile, Dod A Son of the Gods, and A Horseman in the Sky Produced by David Schwan, and David Widger "A Son of the Gods, and A Horseman in the Sky" by Ambrose Bierce is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of war, particularly as they pertain to the American Civil War. Through Bierce's poignant narratives, readers delve into the psychological impacts of battle, highlighting both the nobility and the tragic consequences of conflict. The first story, "A Son of the Gods," focuses on a young officer who bravely rides into enemy territory to gather intelligence, illustrating the complexities of valor and the cost of such courage. His actions are met with admiration from his comrades but end with tragic consequences that raise poignant questions about the nature of duty and sacrifice. In "A Horseman in the Sky," the narrative centers on Carter Druse, a Virginian soldier who faces an emotionally charged decision when he discovers that the enemy he must confront is his own father. This harrowing scenario encapsulates the deep personal dilemmas soldiers faced during the war, reflecting on themes of loyalty, love, and the weight of one’s choices in the tumult of battle. Through both stories, Bierce crafts a powerful commentary on the myriad emotional landscapes shaped by war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction War stories, American PS Text US Civil War Category: Short Stories Category: American Literature Category: History - American Category: History - Warfare 65534 2025-08-03T05:03:41.188153 text/html 60911 2018-07-11T12:34:54 text/html 105293 2025-08-03T05:03:46.254631 application/epub+zip 103853 2025-08-03T05:03:44.059145 application/epub+zip 91609 2025-08-03T05:03:42.960157 application/epub+zip 228606 2025-08-03T05:03:47.885146 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 219955 2025-08-03T05:03:45.595130 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 191409 2022-09-03T08:17:44.996399 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 54538 2025-08-03T05:03:40.912157 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 54390 2018-07-11T12:34:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19536 2025-08-03T05:03:48.012633 application/rdf+xml 15922 2025-08-03T05:03:43.444153 image/jpeg 3807 2025-08-03T05:03:43.200152 image/jpeg 21906 2018-07-11T12:35:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 23205 2018-07-11T12:35:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 103744 2025-08-03T05:03:41.195152 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia More titles under Herman, William (Author of The dance of death)