Maggie: A Girl Of The Streets (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162672311)

Maggie: A Girl of the Streets is a novel written by Stephen Crane, first published in 1893. The story is set in the Bowery, a poverty-stricken neighborhood in New York City, and follows the life of Maggie Johnson, a young girl who is struggling to survive in a world of poverty, violence, and vice. Maggie is the daughter of a drunken, abusive father and a beaten-down mother who is unable to protect her children. Maggie's life is a constant struggle, as she tries to find a way out of the poverty and despair that surrounds her. She dreams of a better life, but her attempts to escape are thwarted by the harsh realities of her situation. Throughout the novel, Maggie is exposed to a world of violence, prostitution, and alcoholism. She falls in love with a young man named Pete, who is also caught up in the cycle of poverty and violence. Their relationship is tumultuous, and ultimately ends in tragedy. Maggie: A Girl of the Streets is a powerful and realistic portrayal of life in the slums of New York City at the turn of the 20th century. It is a story of hope and despair, of love and loss, and of the struggle to survive in a world that is often cruel and unforgiving.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Stephen Crane
ISBN-10: 1162672315
ISBN-13: 9781162672311
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 76
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.16d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8.2
Point Value: 15
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 50676 / Maggie, a Girl of the Streets, and Other New York Writings