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Wounds in the rain: War stories

By Stephen Crane

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst gunfire and camaraderie, soldiers face hunger, exhaustion, and the constant threat of death.

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2013-09-12
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Summary

"Wounds in the Rain: War Stories" by Stephen Crane is a set of stories about soldiers during the American-Spanish War. Crane shows the tough and emotional journey of being a soldier in war. Focusing on their bravery, fears, and thoughts about life and death. The collection starts with soldiers making a road in Cuba, working hard and showing how tired and hungry they are, and how they support each other. When shooting starts, their work changes to fighting, and the stories mix funny moments with sad ones to explore what it really means to be a soldier and how war affects soldiers in their daily lives and on the battlefield.

About the Author

Stephen Crane 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.

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