Stephen Crane
Crane's fascination with danger and war is reflected in his vivid accounts of various conflicts. At this site, you can read excerpts from his work as a war correspondent, first in Greece, and then in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. Read these excerpts to get a sense of what Crane witnessed and experienced.

Stephen Crane and the Commodore
This gripping account of the wreck of the Commodore–partly in Crane's own words–reports the facts of the event that underlies "The Open Boat." Find out what really happened before, during, and after the actual sinking. Use the information here to help you respond to the Internet Connection in your textbook.

The Red Badge of Courage: Critical Reception
Although The Red Badge of Courage "catapulted Crane into international literary fame," not all of the attention that he received was favorable. This introduction to the online version of the novel shows how society's view of the author affected the novel's reception. It also includes links to many reviews of the book by critics of the period. In the Web Links Activity Log, note some of the themes and questions raised by Crane's critics.