Stephen Crane

Stephen Crane (1871-1900) was an American writer and journalist. His works pioneered new literary styles like Impressionism, Naturalism, and Realism. Although he gained much acclaim, befriending writers like H.G. Wells, Joseph Conrad, and Henry James, Crane died young of tuberculosis. In his brief life, he wrote a number of classic works, including The Red Badge of Courage and “The Open Boat.”