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An Inhabitant of Carcosa
Book • 2005
"An Inhabitant of Carcosa" is a short story by Ambrose Bierce, set in a desolate and mysterious landscape.
The narrator finds himself in a ruined burial ground, disoriented and questioning his sanity.
He encounters strange figures and cryptic symbols, leading him to realize he is in the ancient city of Carcosa.
As he explores the surroundings, he discovers a tombstone bearing his own name and dates.
The story culminates in the revelation that the narrator is dead, trapped between worlds.
It explores themes of mortality, perception, and the blurred line between reality and illusion.
The narrator finds himself in a ruined burial ground, disoriented and questioning his sanity.
He encounters strange figures and cryptic symbols, leading him to realize he is in the ancient city of Carcosa.
As he explores the surroundings, he discovers a tombstone bearing his own name and dates.
The story culminates in the revelation that the narrator is dead, trapped between worlds.
It explores themes of mortality, perception, and the blurred line between reality and illusion.
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Story by Ambrose Bierce. This is a ghost story about 20 years earlier than the first story read.
CZM Book Club: Two Tales of Classic Horror, by Saki and Bierce
Mentioned as the second old-timey horror stories to be discussed in the episode.
CZM Book Club: Two Tales of Classic Horror, by Saki and Bierce
