Stephen Crane
Stephen Crane (November 1, 1871 – June 5, 1900) was an American poet, novelist, and short story writer. Prolific throughout his short life, he wrote notable works in the Realist tradition as well as early examples of American Naturalism and Impressionism. He is recognized by modern critics as one of the most innovative writers of his generation.The ninth surviving child of Methodist parents, Crane began writing at the age of four and had several articles published by 16. Having little interest in university studies though he was active in a fraternity, he left Syracuse University in 1891 to work as a reporter and writer. Crane's first novel was the 1893 Bowery tale ''Maggie: A Girl of the Streets'', generally considered by critics to be the first work of American literary Naturalism. He won international acclaim for his Civil War novel ''The Red Badge of Courage'' (1895), considered a masterpiece by different critics and writers.
In 1896, Crane endured a highly publicized scandal after appearing as a witness in the trial of a suspected prostitute, an acquaintance named Dora Clark. Late that year he accepted an offer to travel to Cuba as a war correspondent. As he waited in Jacksonville, Florida, for passage, he met Cora Taylor, with whom he began a lasting relationship. En route to Cuba, Crane's vessel, the SS ''Commodore'', sank off the coast of Florida, leaving him adrift for 30 hours in a dinghy. Crane described the ordeal in "The Open Boat". During the final years of his life, he covered conflicts in Greece (accompanied by Cora, recognized as the first woman war correspondent) and later lived in England with her. He was befriended by writers such as Joseph Conrad and H. G. Wells. Plagued by financial difficulties and ill health, Crane died of tuberculosis in a Black Forest sanatorium in Germany at the age of 28.
At the time of his death, Crane was considered an important figure in American literature. After he was nearly forgotten for two decades, critics revived interest in his life and work. Crane's writing is characterized by vivid intensity, distinctive dialects, and irony. Common themes involve fear, spiritual crises and social isolation. Although recognized primarily for ''The Red Badge of Courage'', which has become an American classic, Crane is also known for his poetry, journalism, and short stories such as "The Open Boat", "The Blue Hotel", "The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky", and ''The Monster''. His writing made a deep impression on 20th-century writers, most prominent among them Ernest Hemingway, and is thought to have inspired the Modernists and the Imagists. Provided by Wikipedia
Showing 1 - 20 results of 55 for search 'Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900', query time: 0.04s
Refine Results
-
1
The red badge of courage / by Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900
Published 2023Call Number: Loading…CONNECT
Located: Loading…
Electronic eBook -
2
The Stephen Crane reader. by Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900
Published 1972Call Number: Loading…
Located: Loading…Book Loading… -
3
Complete short stories & sketches of Stephen Crane. by Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900
Published 1963Call Number: Loading…
Located: Loading…Book Loading… -
4
The red badge of courage; by Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900
Published 1972Call Number: Loading…
Located: Loading…Book Loading… -
5
Whilomville stories, by Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900
Published 1900Call Number: Loading…
Located: Loading…Book Loading… -
6
Stephen Crane: letters. by Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900
Published 1960Call Number: Loading…
Located: Loading…Book Loading… -
7
The red badge of courage, and other stories. by Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900
Published 1957Call Number: Loading…
Located: Loading…Book Loading… -
8
The red badge of courage. A facsimile reproduction of the New York press appearance of December 9, 1894, with an introd. and textual notes by Joseph Katz. by Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900
Published 1967Call Number: Loading…
Located: Loading…Book Loading… -
9
Twenty stories; by Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900
Published 1940Call Number: Loading…
Located: Loading…Book Loading… -
10
Maggie: a girl of the streets (1893 edition). by Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900
Published 1968Call Number: Loading…
Located: Loading…Book Loading… -
11
Great short works of Stephen Crane ; introd. by James B. Colvert. by Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900
Published 1968Call Number: Loading…
Located: Loading…Book Loading… -
12
The University of Virginia edition of the works of Stephen Crane. by Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900
Published 1969Call Number: Loading…
Located: Loading…Book Loading… -
13
Stephen Crane : uncollected writings / by Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900
Published 1963Call Number: Loading…
Located: Loading…Book Loading… -
14
The portable Stephen Crane / by Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900
Published 1969Call Number: Loading…
Located: Loading…Book Loading… -
15
The blue hotel / by Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900
Published 1969Call Number: Loading…
Located: Loading…Book Loading… -
16
Whilomville stories. by Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900
Published 1969Call Number: Loading…
Located: Loading…Book Loading… -
17
The open boat, and other tales of adventure. by Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900
Published 1969Call Number: Loading…
Located: Loading…Book Loading… -
18
Prose and poetry / by Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900
Published 1984Call Number: Loading…
Located: Loading…Book Loading… -
19
The third violet,. by Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900
Published 1970Call Number: Loading…
Located: Loading…Book Loading… -
20
The Little Regiment, and other stories of the American Civil War. by Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900
Published 1971Call Number: Loading…
Located: Loading…Book Loading…
Search Tools:
Related Subjects
History
Social life and customs
Chancellorsville, Battle of, Chancellorsville, Va., 1863
Poor families
Poor women
Prostitutes
Suicide victims
Fiction
Criticism and interpretation
Manners and customs
Short stories
Slums
Description and travel
Psychological aspects
Short stories, American
Soldiers
Adventure stories
American fiction
Artists
Authors
Biography
Bohemianism
City and town life
Collections
Correspondence
Criticism, Textual
Disfigured persons
Girls
Greco-Turkish War, 1897
Hotels