Maggie: A Girl of the Streets (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169224001)

Maggie: A Girl of the Streets is a novel written by American author Stephen Crane. Published in 1893, it tells the story of Maggie Johnson, a young girl growing up in poverty in the slums of New York City. Maggie's life is filled with hardship and tragedy as she struggles to survive in a world that is both cruel and unforgiving.The novel is a vivid portrayal of life in the urban slums of the late 19th century, with its depiction of poverty, violence, and despair. Crane's writing style is stark and realistic, with a focus on the harsh realities of life for the poor and working-class.Maggie is a complex character, torn between her desire to escape the poverty and squalor of her surroundings and her loyalty to her family. As she navigates the dangerous streets of the city, she is forced to confront the harsh realities of life and the limitations of her own choices.The novel is considered a classic of American literature, and is often cited as one of the earliest examples of naturalism in American fiction. It is a powerful and moving work that explores themes of poverty, social inequality, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving world.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: 1169224008
ISBN-13: 9781169224001
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 76
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d

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