Maggie: A Girl of the Streets by Stephen Crane

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Author Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900
Title Maggie: A Girl of the Streets
Note Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Judith Boss. HTML version by Al Haines
Summary "Maggie: A Girl of the Streets" by Stephen Crane is a novel written during the late 19th century. The book explores the harsh realities of urban life, focusing on the struggles of the working class and the impact of environment on individual fate. It centers on Maggie Johnson, a young girl growing up in a tenement in New York City, and her encounters with her turbulent family, social hardships, and the challenges of seeking a better life. The opening of the novel vividly portrays the violent and chaotic world of Rum Alley, where young boys like Jimmie engage in brutish fights amid a backdrop of neglect and poverty. The initial scene establishes a stark contrast between the prideful yet fragile bravado of the children and the bleakness of their upbringing, reflecting the brutal social conditions of their environment. As the narrative unfolds, we are introduced to Maggie, Jimmie's sister, who, despite her brutal surroundings, aspires for something greater. The early chapters set the stage for the exploration of family dysfunction, societal expectations, and the entrapment faced by characters like Maggie as they strive for dignity and love in a harsh world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject Psychological fiction
Subject Poor families -- Fiction
Subject Poor women -- Fiction
Subject Prostitutes -- Fiction
Subject Suicide victims -- Fiction
Subject Slums -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 447
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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