Stephen Crane
Stephen Crane
Stephen Cranewas 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...
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth1 November 1871
CityNewark, NJ
feared man might wiser
A man feared that he might find an assassin; Another that he might find a victim. One was wiser than the other.
badge courage red wishes
He wishes that he, too, had a wound, a red badge of courage.
feature
It's not a big feature of our life.
profound awakening sometimes
Sometimes, the most profound of awakenings come wrapped in the quietest of moments.
kings children fate
Tell her this And more,— That the king of the seas Weeps too, old, helpless man. The bustling fates Heap his hands with corpses Until he stands like a child With surplus of toys.