Maggie, a Girl of the Streets and Other New York Writings (Modern Library Classics) [Paperback]

Stephen Crane (Author), Luc Sante (Introduction)

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Series: Modern Library Classics | Publication Date: March 13, 2001

This harrowing tale of a young girl in the slums is a searing portrayal of turn-of-the-century New York, and Stephen Crane's most innovative work. Published in 1893, when the author was just twenty-one, it broke new ground with its vivid characters, its brutal naturalism, and its empathic rendering of the lives of the poor. It remains both powerful, severe, and harshly comic (in Alfred Kazin's words) and a masterpiece of modern American prose.

This edition includes Maggie and George's Mother, Crane's other Bowery tales, and the most comprehensive available selection of Crane's New York journalism. All texts in this volume are presented in their definitive versions.

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This harrowing tale of a young girl in the slums is a searing portrayal of turn-of-the-century New York, and Stephen Crane's most innovative work. Published in 1893, when the author was just twenty-one, it broke new ground with its vivid characters, its brutal naturalism, and its empathic rendering of the lives of the poor. It remains both powerful, severe, and harshly comic (in Alfred Kazin's words) and a masterpiece of modern American prose.

This edition includes Maggie and George's Mother, Crane's other Bowery tales, and the most comprehensive available selection of Crane's New York journalism. All texts in this volume are presented in their definitive versions.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Modern Library (March 13, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375756892
• ISBN-13: 978-0375756894
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.6 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #311,682 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars For Crane fans, February 7, 2011

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This review is from: Maggie, a Girl of the Streets and Other New York Writings (Modern Library Classics) (Paperback)

Stephen Crane is one of the most underrated turn-of-the-century American writers. This collection isn't a bad introduction to his work, but keep in mind that it doesn't include some of Crane's best short stories, such as "The Open Boat", "The Monster," and "The Blue Hotel." I'd recommend this collection to the Crane veteran, as it contains some of his lesser-known but equally important sketches and short stories.

5.0 out of 5 stars Dick Hill is a genius!, August 6, 2011

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This review is from: Maggie: A Girl of the Streets and other Stories (Audio CD)

These stories are tough for the modern reader. They unfold at a slower pace, and the dated vocabulary might be distracting in print. It's the amazing performance of Dick Hill that breathes life into the stories on this recording. He has carefully analyzed each one and fills the simple, sometimes repetitive dialogue with emotions that the first time reader would probably overlook. His voice is so flexible that you often forget there is only one reader. I have two of these stories on other recorded books, but I believe his interpretation is most true to the author's intentions and certainly the most entertaining.

Bravo and thank you Dick Hill!