Stephen Crane
21) The Monster
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Though best known for The Red Badge of Courage, his classic novel of men at war, in his tragically brief life and career Stephen Crane produced a wealth of stories-among them "The Monster," "The Upturned Face," "The Open Boat," and the title story-that stand among the most acclaimed and enduring in the history of American fiction. This superb volume collects stories of unique power and variety in which impressionistic, hallucinatory, and realistic...
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This collection of short stories drawn from Crane's experiences as a correspondent during the Spanish-American War was posthumously published in 1900-the author penned the dedication just three months before he died. Dramatic, ironic, filled with telling details and local color, these stories remain a testament to Crane's talent for capturing the human side of war.
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Stephen Crane's "The Red Badge of Courage" is a timeless masterpiece that immerses readers in the harrowing experience of war. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, this novel follows the journey of Henry Fleming, a young soldier grappling with fear, courage, and the harsh realities of battle.
As Henry leaves his farm and joins the Union Army, he is driven by a romanticized vision of war. However, when he faces the chaos and violence...
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Though best known for The Red Badge of Courage, his classic novel of men at war, in his tragically brief life and career Stephen Crane produced a wealth of stories-among them "The Monster," "The Upturned Face," "The Open Boat," and the title story-that stand among the most acclaimed and enduring in the history of American fiction. This superb volume collects stories of unique power and variety in which impressionistic, hallucinatory, and realistic...
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Though best known for The Red Badge of Courage, his classic novel of men at war, in his tragically brief life and career Stephen Crane produced a wealth of stories-among them "The Monster," "The Upturned Face," "The Open Boat," and the title story-that stand among the most acclaimed and enduring in the history of American fiction. This superb volume collects stories of unique power and variety in which impressionistic, hallucinatory, and realistic...
27) The Blue Hotel
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Though best known for The Red Badge of Courage, his classic novel of men at war, in his tragically brief life and career Stephen Crane produced a wealth of stories-among them "The Monster," "The Upturned Face," "The Open Boat," and the title story-that stand among the most acclaimed and enduring in the history of American fiction. This superb volume collects stories of unique power and variety in which impressionistic, hallucinatory, and realistic...
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Classic American author Stephen Crane (1871-1900) 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. His novel "The Red Badge of Courage" is standard reading in many American schools. This volume collects 94 of his classic works, including:
STEPHEN CRANE: AN INTRODUCTION, by Vincent Starrett
THE...
29) Last Words
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A collection of tales, sketches and stories by the master of American naturalism and realism Stephen Crane including: The Reluctant Voyagers, Spitzbergen Tales, Wyoming Valley Tales, London Impressions, New York Sketches, Irish Notes, Sullivan County Sketches, The Voice of the Mountain, The Victory of the Moon and other stories.
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Dos años antes de su muerte, Stephen Crane viajó como corresponsal de prensa norteamericano a la Guerra de Cuba que enfrentó a España contra Estados Unidos. Fruto de esa experiencia escribió Heridas bajo la lluvia, que hasta ahora jamás había sido traducida ni publicada en español. Famoso mundialmente por la novela El rojo emblema del valor, donde por primera vez relató con lenguaje preciso y directo los horrores de la violencia bélica,...
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A unique stylist and one of the most innovative and talented writers of his generation, Stephen Crane (1871–1900) won lasting fame as a novelist (The Red Badge of Courage, Maggie: A Girl of the Streets) and short story writer. Described by William Dean Howells as a writer whose genius seemed to "spring to life fully armed," Crane also produced impressive free-form verse. This excellent anthology contains nearly all of Crane's verse, including two...
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Though best known for The Red Badge of Courage, his classic novel of men at war, in his tragically brief life and career Stephen Crane produced a wealth of stories-among them "The Monster," "The Upturned Face," "The Open Boat," and the title story-that stand among the most acclaimed and enduring in the history of American fiction. This superb volume collects stories of unique power and variety in which impressionistic, hallucinatory, and realistic...
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Though best known for The Red Badge of Courage, his classic novel of men at war, in his tragically brief life and career Stephen Crane produced a wealth of stories-among them "The Monster," "The Upturned Face," "The Open Boat," and the title story-that stand among the most acclaimed and enduring in the history of American fiction. This superb volume collects stories of unique power and variety in which impressionistic, hallucinatory, and realistic...
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Following a shipwreck, four survivors are adrift in a leaking dinghy-The Open Boat. The captain is hurt but still able to lead, the cook keeps the boat afloat by bailing, and the correspondent and the oiler-a man whose job it is to oil machinery-take turns rowing. At first, angry at their situation and inclined to bicker, the men ultimately form bonds of empathy and, united, struggle to survive.
Based on author Stephen Crane's own experience of...
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Three visitors find shelter from a blizzard at Pat Scully's hotel: a nervous New Yorker known as the Swede, a rambunctious Westerner named Bill, and a reserved Easterner called Mr. Blanc. The Swede becomes increasingly drunk, defensive, and reckless. He is later murdered at the bar.
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Maggie: A Girl of the Streets and Other Writings about New York, by Stephen Crane, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics:
• New introductions commissioned from todays top writers and scholars
• Biographies...
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Stephen Crane, an American writer and journalist, is best known for his critically acclaimed Civil War novel The Red Badge of Courage. In addition to this remarkable work, Crane also wrote many short stories about the Civil War, among other subjects. His best short stories are collected here in this volume and include the following tales: "The Open Boat," "The Blue Hotel," "The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky," "The Monster," "Death and the Child," "The...