Maggie A Girl of the Streets, Stephen Crane
Maggie A Girl of the Streets, Stephen Crane
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Maggie: A Girl of the Streets

Author: Stephen Crane

Narrator: Ryan Hughes

Unabridged: 2 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/26/2023

Synopsis

This powerful audiobook is a stunning tribute to the power of language and the beauty of great literature, transporting listeners deep into the heart of turn-of-the-century New York City and the lives of those who struggled to survive in its teeming streets. With expert pacing, rich characterizations, and a deep understanding of the complexities of the human heart, Ryan Hughes brings to life one of the most enduring and unforgettable works of American literature, revealing the beauty and resilience that can be found in even the darkest corners of the human experience.As you listen to "Maggie: A Girl of the Streets," you will be transported to a world of grit, danger, and possibility, where the power of the human spirit shines through even in the most challenging of circumstances. Through Crane's vivid descriptions of life in the slums, you will experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the Bowery and the Lower East Side, and gain a deep appreciation for the struggles faced by those on the margins of society. Whether you are a longtime fan of "Maggie" or discovering it for the first time, this audiobook is the perfect way to experience the enduring appeal of this American classic.So sit back, relax, and join us on a journey into the heart of "Maggie: A Girl of the Streets," brought to life through the power of sound and the art of storytelling. With Ryan Hughes' expert narration and The Sounding Page's immersive sound design, you will discover the enduring power of great literature and the unyielding spirit of the human heart. Get ready to experience the power of the spoken word as you step back into a world that is both specific and universal, and discover for yourself the beauty and resilience that can be found in even the darkest corners of the human experience.

About Stephen Crane

American author Stephen Crane (1871-1900) won international fame with The Red Badge of Courage, which was acclaimed as the first modern war novel. Crane's works introduced realism into American literature, but his innovative technique and use of symbolism gave much of his best work a romantic rather than a naturalistic quality.

Crane was born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1871, the fourteenth child of a Methodist minister. He started to write stories at the age of eight, and at sixteen he was writing articles for the New York Tribune. Crane studied at Lafayette College and Syracuse University, then moved to New York, where he lived a bohemian life and worked as a freelance writer and journalist.

While Crane supported himself by writing, he lived among the poor in the Bowery slums to research his first novel, Maggie: A Girl of the Streets. Later, he became a war correspondent and traveled to Greece, Cuba, Texas, and Mexico to report on war events. His short story "The Open Boat" is based on his personal experience aboard a ship that sank en route to Cuba in 1896. Crane spent several days drifting in an open boat with a few other passengers before being rescued. Unfortunately, this experience permanently impaired his health.

In 1898, Crane settled in Sussex, England, where he lived with an author and the proprietress of a well-known brothel. In 1899, while in Greece, Crane wrote Active Service, which was based on the Greco-Turkish War. He then returned to Cuba to cover the Spanish-American War. However, shortly thereafter, the tuberculosis and malarial fever that he contracted during his Cuban shipwreck experience overcame him. Crane died on June 5, 1900, at the age of twenty-nine in Badenweiler, Germany.

Reviews

Goodreads review by King on December 28, 2008

Couldn't appreciate "Maggie..." much when it was assigned reading in high school, but returning to it later in life I was pretty enthralled. Final lines of the story land like a punch to the jaw; I suspect I missed the conclusion's brutal cynicism when reading it as a teenager. My growing interest i......more

Goodreads review by Andy on March 21, 2008

Hard-core working class short fiction from one of the great originals of turn of the century neo-realism. "Maggie" reminds me of Tom Waits' "Swordfishtrombones" and "Rain Dogs" with its scenes of tenement melancholy. Also included is "The Monster" about the black stable hand who risks his life to sav......more

Goodreads review by robin on September 25, 2019

Rereading Maggie I have read Steven Crane's short novel, "Maggie: A Girl of the Streets" many times over the years and returned to read it again recently together with Crane's more famous book, "The Red Badge of Courage." Crane wrote "Maggie" in 1891 at the age of 21 and published the book at his own......more

Goodreads review by Hugo on February 19, 2015

Stephen Crane parece ser um autor pouco conhecido para além da sua terra natal (EUA). Eu próprio nada sabia sobre a sua obra para além do facto de este ter sido o autor do famoso conto (na América, pelo menos) "The Red Badge of Courage", que nunca li. No entanto, a sinopse impressa no verso desta ed......more

Goodreads review by Teahibbity on August 04, 2014

Alright, I just had to read Maggie for class. Hopefully, one day I'll read the other short stories in here, because I've heard they are head over heals better than this one. Back to Maggie. So, I had to read this for a basic history survey course. Most of the people in the course are a good 4-5 year......more

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