{"title":"Stephen Crane","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Stephen Crane collection, featuring works by one of the most influential American writers of the late 19th century. Known for his pioneering style and vivid storytelling, Stephen Crane has left an indelible mark on literature with his exploration of the human condition and the realities of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into \u003cem\u003eMaggie: A Girl of the Streets\u003c\/em\u003e, Crane's groundbreaking novella that paints a stark picture of life in impoverished urban America. Known for its realistic depiction of the harshness of slum life, the novella set a precedent in literature for its unapologetic portrayal of poverty and struggle. This gripping narrative is hailed for its bold and innovative writing style, making it a significant work in the realm of general fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStephen Crane's writing often delves into themes of existentialism, naturalism, and the intrinsic instincts of humanity, providing deep insights into the joys and sorrows of everyday life. Whether you're discovering Crane for the first time or revisiting his work, our collection is an essential addition for any lover of classical literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"maggie-a-girl-of-the-streets-by-stephen-crane-9780393950243","title":"Maggie: A Girl of the Streets","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition reprints the first published version from 1893. Misprints and errors have been corrected and are identified in \"A Note on the Text.\" Footnotes indicate changes in wording that Crane made for the 1896 edition and explain slang expressions and customs of the day. Maps of the novel's New York City locales are also provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Backgrounds and Sources\" includes non-fictional accounts of urban life by Jacob Riis and others from which Crane drew, as well as discussions of Crane's literary sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Author and the Novel\" traces the history of the novel's composition and revision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContemporary American reviews of the 1893 \u003cem\u003eMaggie: A Girl of the Streets\u003c\/em\u003e and American and English reviews of the 1896 edition focus on the historical importance of the work, the values and tastes of the 1890s, and Crane's modernism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe modern critical essays are by John Berryman, Charles Child Walcutt, William Bysshe Stein, Joseph X. Brennan, Janet Overmyer, Donald Pizer, Joseph Katz, Eric Solomon, Jay Martin, Donald B. Gibson, Arno Karlen, Katherine G. Simoneaux, Frank Bergon, Hershel Parker, Brian Higgins, and Thomas A. Gullason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853272994028,"sku":"9780393950243","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6583313482328.jpg?v=1759194318"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/stephen-crane.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}