02273cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000033001122450049001452640051001943000047002453360026002923370026003183380036003445000031003805080047004115201336004585340045017946530064018396530026019038560042019295661UtSlPG20260610133141.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aBierce, Ambrose,d1842-1914?12aA Son of the Gods, and A Horseman in the Sky 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-05-01  aProduced by David Schwan, and David Widger  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction  aWar stories, American40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5661