Stephen Crane
Stephen Crane (1 November, 1871 – 5 June, 1900) 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.
His father, Jonathan Crane, a Methodist minister, died in 1880. Crane, the youngest of fourteen children, was raised by his devout mother. He attended preparatory school at Claverack College. in Claverack, New York, from 1888 to 1890. Having little interest in university studies though he was active in a fraternity, he left Syracuse University in 1891 to work as a reporter and writer. Crane's first novel was the 1893 Bowery tale Maggie: A Girl of the Streets, generally considered by critics to be the first work of American literary Naturalism. He won international acclaim for his Civil War novel The Red Badge of Courage (1895), considered a masterpiece by critics and writers.
He died at 28 of tuberculosis. At the time of his death, Crane was considered an important figure in American literature. After he was nearly forgotten for two decades, critics revived interest in his life and work.
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