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Wounds in the rain: War stories

By Stephen Crane

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"Wounds in the Rain: War Stories" by Stephen Crane is a collection of war stories written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the experien...

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2013-09-12
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"Wounds in the Rain: War Stories" by Stephen Crane is a collection of war stories written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the experiences of soldiers during the American-Spanish War, portraying the harsh realities and emotional tribulations faced on the battlefield. The stories feature various characters, particularly focusing on individual soldiers and their experiences, often framed within the chaos of combat and their personal reflections on courage, fear, and mortality. At the start of the collection, the narrative unfolds with a scene of soldiers laboriously constructing a road in Cuba amid the tension of impending battle. The men reflect their weariness, hunger, and camaraderie as they work together under a stifling sun. The peace is shattered by gunfire, as they prepare to engage in combat, navigating through the stark realities of war that intertwine elements of humor and despair. The opening highlights the duality of soldiering, where mundane tasks juxtaposed against the backdrop of conflict deepen the exploration of their inner lives and the broader implications of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

About the Author

Stephen Crane was an American poet, novelist, and short story writer. Prolific throughout his short life, he wrote notable works in the Realist tradition as well as early examples of American Naturalism and Impressionism. He is recognized by modern critics as one of the most innovative writers of his generation.

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