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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 ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in January 1978.
Last on
Sat 14 Oct 2023
16:45
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