"A Son of the Gods and a Horseman in the Sky" is a collection of two outstanding short stories by the outstanding American writer Ambrose Bierce. The first story, "Son of the Gods", tells the story of an unexpected explosion of feelings in the heart of a brutal soldier when he meets a young idealist who is experiencing his own life tragedy. The second story, "The Horseman in the Sky", describes the impossible situation where a son is met by a father on opposite sides of the war, putting them to a difficult test of loyalty and morality. Through his deep insight into human nature and masterful command of language, Bierce creates masterpieces that leave an indelible impression on anyone lucky enough to read them.