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The Man and the Snake by Ambrose Bierce

Harker Brayton is relaxing on a sofa when he realises he's not alone. A large snake is watching him. Read by Robert Lang.

Harker Brayton is relaxing on a sofa but is startled when he spots a snake staring at him.

Should he confront it?

Robert Lang reads Ambrose Bierce's short story, first published in 1890.

Ambrose Bierce was an American Civil War soldier, wit and writer.

Producer: Maurice Leitch.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in January 1978.

14 minutes

Last on

Sat 14 Oct 202316:45
BBC Radio 4 Extra

Broadcasts

  • Sat 9 Oct 202118:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sun 10 Oct 202100:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 14 Oct 202300:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 14 Oct 202316:45
    BBC Radio 4 Extra