Stephen Crane was an American poet, novelist, and short story writer. He is recognized by modern critics as one of the most innovative writers of his generation. In fiction, Crane pioneered a naturalistic and unsentimental style of writing that was strongly influenced by Crane's experiences as a journalist.He wrote notable works in the Realist tradition as well as early examples of American Naturalism and Impressionism.His Civil War novel The Red Badge of Courage (1895) is a classic of American literature that realistically depicts the psychological complexities of fear and courage on the battlefield.Crane's novella Maggie: A Girl of the Streets (1893) is also acclaimed as an important work in the development of literary Naturalism.Crane was also the author of some of the most unusual poetry in all of nineteenth century English literature. Written in free verse and focusing on paradoxical, almost dream-like images, Crane's poetry endures as one of the most unique contributions to the American canon.Crane authored a single collection of poetry, The Black Riders, and Other Lines.Contents:THE RED BADGE OF COURAGEMAGGIE: A GIRL OF THE STREETSTHE THIRD VIOLETTHE MONSTER AND OTHER STORIESTHE LITTLE REGIMENT AND OTHER EPISODES OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WARLAST WORDSWOUNDS IN THE RAINTHE OPEN BOAT AND OTHER STORIESMEN, WOMEN, AND BOATSTHE BLACK RIDERS AND OTHER LINES

Stephen Crane was an American poet, novelist, and short story writer.