His New Mittens

His New Mittens
Author: Stephen Crane
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 21
Release: 2014-07-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1443439266

As Horace walks home from school, his hands ensconced in a pair of new red mittens, boys from the neighbourhood entice him into a snowball fight. There’s just one problem—his mother has told him to come home straight away, and to keep his mittens dry. Horace retreats before a chorus of teasing, but he cannot quite bring himself to leave the scene of battle. “His New Mittens” is a heartwarming and hilarious story about mothers and sons and “all the traditions of boyhood.” HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

The Complete Short Stories of Stephen Crane

The Complete Short Stories of Stephen Crane
Author: Stephen Crane
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 1060
Release: 2023-12-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

In 'The Complete Short Stories of Stephen Crane', readers are offered a comprehensive collection of Crane's short fiction that delves into the complexities of human nature, society, and life's harsh realities. Crane's succinct and vivid prose, often highlighted by his use of naturalistic themes and stark imagery, captures the struggles and triumphs of characters facing adversity. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th century, Crane's stories stand as a testament to his keen observation of the human condition. Stephen Crane, known for his groundbreaking works in American literature, drew inspiration from his own experiences as a war correspondent and his exposure to the grittier aspects of urban life. His unique perspective and innovative narrative techniques have solidified his place as a influential figure in literary history. This collection is a must-read for fans of American realism and naturalism, as well as anyone interested in exploring the depths of human emotion and society. 'The Complete Short Stories of Stephen Crane' serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring relevance and impact of Crane's work in the realm of literature.

The Red Badge of Courage and Other Stories

The Red Badge of Courage and Other Stories
Author: Stephen Crane
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2008-08-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0199552541

This edition explores Crane's work from a fresh critical perspective and introduces new research on the imaginative relationship between Crane's novel and the Civil War. (Quelle: Buchdeckel verso).

The Monster and Other Stories

The Monster and Other Stories
Author: Stephen Crane
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2017-07-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1387088793

The Monster is an 1898 novella by American author Stephen Crane (1871-1900). The story takes place in the small, fictional town of Whilomville, New York. An American-African coachman named Henry Johnson, who is employed by the town's physician, Dr. Trescott, becomes horribly disfigured after he saves Trescott's son from a fire. When Henry is branded a ""monster"" by the town's residents, Trescott vows to shelter and care for him, resulting in his family's exclusion from the community. The novella reflects upon the 19th-century social divide and ethnic tensions in America. The fictional town of Whilomville, which is used in 14 other Crane stories, was based on Port Jervis, New York, where Crane lived with his family for a few years during his youth. It is thought that he took inspiration from several local men who were similarly disfigured, although modern critics have made numerous connections between the story and the 1892 lynching in Port Jervis of a man of color named Robert Lewis.

Unsettling Stories

Unsettling Stories
Author: Victoria Kuttainen
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages: 398
Release: 2009-12-14
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1443818127

The first study of the synergies between postcolonialism and the genre of the short story composite, Unsettling Stories considers how the form of the interconnected short story collection is well suited to expressing thematic aspects of postcolonial writing on settler terrain. Unique for its comparative considerations of American, Canadian, and Australian literature within the purview of postcolonial studies, this is also a considered study of the difficult place of the postcolonial settler subject within academic debates and literature. Close readings of work by Tim Winton, Margaret Laurence, William Faulkner, Stephen Leacock, Sherwood Anderson, Olga Masters, Scott R. Sanders, Thea Astley, Tim O’Brien and Sandra Birdsell are positioned alongside critical discussions of postcolonial theory to show how awkward affiliations of individuals to place, home, nation, culture, and history expressed in short story composites can be usefully positioned within the broader context of settler colonialism and its aftermath.

American Short Story Cycle

American Short Story Cycle
Author: Jennifer J. Smith
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2017-11-22
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1474423949

This work spans two centuries to tell the history of a genre that includes both major and marginal authors, from Washington Irving through William Faulkner to Jhumpa Lahiri.

Stephen Crane

Stephen Crane
Author: Harold Bloom
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2009
Genre:
ISBN: 1604134321

Stephen Crane is widely recognized as a master and innovator of literary naturalism. Among his more popular works are the novels ""Maggie: A Girl of the Street"" and ""The Red Badge of Courage"" and the short stories ""The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky"", ""The Blue Hotel"", and ""The Open Boat"". The critical selections and commentary gathered in this volume offer a wealth of critical information and analyses that examine Crane's work and speak to his relevance and far-ranging influences. Additional features, such as a chronology, index, and introduction from editor Harold Bloom, will aid students of literature who are studying Crane and his work.