Stephen Crane

Birth: 1871-11-01 , Newark

Death: 1900-06-05 , Badenweiler

Stephen Crane was an American writer of the late 19th century, a pioneer of naturalism and literary journalism. His work is characterized by a raw and realistic portrayal of life, especially in contexts of war and poverty. He is widely recognized for his novel 'The Red Badge of Courage,' which depicts the experience of a young soldier in the American Civil War.

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A man said to the universe:

The red sun was pasted in the sky like a wafer.

At times he regarded the wounded soldiers in an envious way. He conceived persons with torn bodies to be peculiarly happy. He wished that he, too, had a wound, a red badge of courage.

In the desert

Tradition, thou art for suckling children, / Thou art the enlivening milk for babes, / But no meat for men is in thee.

He saw that it was an ironical thing for him to be running thus toward that which he had been at such pains to avoid. But he said, in substance, to himself that if the earth and the moon were about to clash, many people would doubtless plan to get upon the roofs to witness the collision.

Think as I think" said the man, "or you are abominable. You are a toad." And after I had thought on it, I said "I will then, be a toad.

The red badge of courage.

A man said to the universe: “Sir, I exist!” “However,” replied the universe, “The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation.”

Do not weep, maiden, for war is kind. Because your lover threw wild hands toward the sky And the affrighted steed ran on alone, Do not weep. War is kind.

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Stephen Crane (1871-1900) was born in Newark, New Jersey. Despite his short life, he left a significant mark on American literature. His writings frequently explore the themes of courage, fear, and the struggle for survival in hostile environments. 'The Red Badge of Courage' is considered a masterpiece of American realism. Crane also wrote short stories, poetry, and urban novels, such as 'Maggie: A Girl of the Streets,' which portrays the life of a prostitute in New York. He died in Baden-Baden, Germany.