Stephen Crane
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.
Active Service
Torn between love and duty, a determined young woman clashes with her father's disapproval as she fights for her right to marry a man deemed unsuitable by societal standards.
By Stephen Crane
Wounds in the rain: War stories
Amidst gunfire and camaraderie, soldiers face hunger, exhaustion, and the constant threat of death.
By Stephen Crane
The O'Ruddy: A Romance
An Irish youth's quest to deliver important papers to an Earl sets off a series of duels, unexpected friendships, and hilarious misadventures in English high society.
By Stephen Crane
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Stephen Crane
Explore a writer's collection of works that showcase war, city life, and the struggles of human survival.
By Stephen Crane
War is Kind
In this collection, a haunting voice reveals the stark contrast between the false glory of war and its devastating impact on the human spirit.
By Stephen Crane
Men, Women, and Boats
Stranded at sea and fighting for their lives, four men realize the indifferent power of nature while clinging to each other for survival.
By Stephen Crane
The Open Boat and Other Stories
Stranded at sea, four men confront their mortality and test the limits of human endurance against the backdrop of a vast, indifferent ocean.
By Stephen Crane
The Little Regiment, and Other Episodes of the American Civil War
Amidst the tumult of the American Civil War, soldiers grapple with fear and loyalty as they confront the brutal realities of battle and forge unbreakable bonds.
By Stephen Crane
The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War
: A young soldier's romantic dreams of war shatter as he confronts his own fear and the brutal reality of combat in the Civil War.
By Stephen Crane
The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War
Witness a young soldier's harrowing journey through self-doubt and the brutal realities of war as he confronts his own courage on the battlefield.
By Stephen Crane
The Monster and Other Stories
In a world of childhood innocence and societal expectations, a young boy's innocent mistake and a stableman's struggle with identity reveal the complex layers of human connection and the blurred lines of right and wrong.
By Stephen Crane
Maggie: A Girl of the Streets
** In the slums of New York, a young woman seeks love and a way out, but faces a world that seems determined to crush her dreams.
By Stephen Crane
The Third Violet
Amidst a lively summer social scene, a painter's homecoming is complicated by a captivating woman and a wealthy rival, forcing him to confront his aspirations and place in the world.
By Stephen Crane
The Little Regiment, and Other Episodes of the American Civil War
Brothers face the horrors of war as they struggle with both external battles and their own complicated kinship.
By Stephen Crane
The Black Riders, and Other Lines
Enter a world of stark verses where humanity grapples with love, sin, and the search for purpose in a world that often seems detached.
By Stephen Crane
Whilomville Stories
In a small town, youthful antics take center stage as children discover friendship, face consequences, and navigate the trials and tribulations of growing up.
By Stephen Crane
Last Words
Two friends at the beach trade playful insults about appearances, hinting at deeper themes of friendship, insecurity, and the human condition.
By Stephen Crane