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(1871-1900) American writer. Stephen Crane is known for his novel about war, "The Red Badge of Courage," even though he never experienced the Civil War.
Stephen Crane
(1871-1900) American writer. Stephen Crane is perhaps most famous for "The Red Badge of Courage" (1895), which brought him international acclaim. With this and other novels, Crane made his name as an important contributor of literary naturalism. Read more about the life and works of Stephen Crane.
Books About "The Red Badge of Courage"
When "The Red Badge of Courage" was published in 1895, Stephen Crane was a struggling American writer. He was 23. This book made him famous. Find historical and contextual background material in these books.
Books About Civil War Literature
Writers have used the Civil War as a backdrop for thier literary writings about American characters. Read "The Red Badge of Courage," and other works.
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