Description
Book SynopsisBorn into a family of writers, Stephen Crane wrote his first poem, I'd Rather Have when he was eight, and his first short story, Uncle Jake and the Bell-Handle, at around the age of 13.
Trade Review"The advantage of the book is that it is actually written for its intended audience..." -
English"A wealth of material on this 19th-century writer, his literary heritage, and family history will provide excellent support for studies of
The Red Badge of Courage. An extensive chapter on that book includes background information on the Civil War and a discussion of Crane's groundbreaking depiction of the horrors of warfare." -
Curriculum Connections"Sorrentino includes facts about Crane's family, background on the Civil War, critical commentaries, as well as discussions about his writings, his literary heritage, and his revered place in American Literature....This volume includes a wealth of useful material that will help students better understand and interpret the writings of this great 19th-century author." -
School Library Journal"
[S]tudent Companion to Stephen Crane provides an excellent blend of biography and critical review of Stephen Crane's works." -
The Midwest Book Review - California BookwatchTable of ContentsBiography Literacy Heritage Early Work Maggie: A Girl of the Streets Other New York City Stories and Sketches The Red Badge of Courage Other War Stories Western Stories The Commodore Experience Poetry Tales of Whilomville Works Cited Bibliography Index
