Published in 1893, Maggie: A Girl of the Streets shocked a world
unprepared for its grim and starkly realistic exploration of a pretty
young girl's fall on New York's Bowery, and its critical depiction of
the irresponsibility of men toward women. The five other stories in this
collection are tales of quiet tension and raw intensity. From the local
color of small-town life to the bustle of the city to war stories imbued
with an ironic view of heroism, these stories are brilliantly
constructed, extraordinarily lyrical, and psychologically penetrating.
As a whole, this masterful collection demonstrates the unique and
stunning genius of Stephen Crane and makes up an enduring testimony to
one of America's finest writers.
Edited and with an Introduction by Alfred Kazin and an Afterword by
Tom Wolfe