Stephen Crane

1871 - 1900 *

American novelist, famous for his masterpiece The Red Badge of Courage

American author, whose second book, THE RED BANDGE OF COURAGE (1895), brought him international fame. Crane's first novel, MAGGIE: A GIRL OF THE STREETS, was a milestone in the development of literary naturalism. At its appearance in 1893 Crane was 22 years old. His manuscript was turned down by the publishers, who considered its realism too 'ugly'. Crane had to print the book at his own expense, borrowing the money from his brother. The descent of a slum girl into prostitution was first published under a pseudonym. Maggie was generally ignored by readers but it won the admiration of other rea... [read entire biography]

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