Whilomville Stories

Whilomville Stories

by Stephen Crane

Whilomville Stories is a collection of thirteen stories by Stephen Crane, originally published in Harper's New Monthly Magazine between 1899 and 1900. The stories are set in the fictional town of Whilomville, a microcosm of small-town life in the late 19th century. Crane's writing in Whilomville Stories is characterized by its crisp prose, keen observation, and wry humor. The stories explore a range of human experiences, from the humorous to the poignant, and offer a unique perspective on American life at the turn of the century. Whilomville Stories is considered a classic of American literature and is still widely read and enjoyed today.

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Stephen Crane

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Stephen Crane's fiction is typically categorized as representative of Naturalism, American realism, Impressionism or a mixture of the three. Critic Sergio Perosa, for example, wrote in his essay, "Ste...

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