Maggie: A Girl of the Streets by Stephen Crane
"Maggie: A Girl of the Streets" by Stephen Crane is a novel written during the late 19th century. The book explores the harsh realities of urban life, focusing on the struggles of the working class and the impact of environment on individual fate. It centers on Maggie Johnson, a young girl growing up in a tenement in New York City, and her encounters with her turbulent family, social hardships, and the challenges
of seeking a better life. The opening of the novel vividly portrays the violent and chaotic world of Rum Alley, where young boys like Jimmie engage in brutish fights amid a backdrop of neglect and poverty. The initial scene establishes a stark contrast between the prideful yet fragile bravado of the children and the bleakness of their upbringing, reflecting the brutal social conditions of their environment. As the narrative unfolds, we are introduced to Maggie, Jimmie's sister, who, despite her brutal surroundings, aspires for something greater. The early chapters set the stage for the exploration of family dysfunction, societal expectations, and the entrapment faced by characters like Maggie as they strive for dignity and love in a harsh world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900 |
|---|---|
| Title | Maggie: A Girl of the Streets |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maggie:_A_Girl_of_the_Streets |
| Credits | Produced by Judith Boss. HTML version by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Psychological fiction |
| Subject | Poor families -- Fiction |
| Subject | Poor women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Prostitutes -- Fiction |
| Subject | Suicide victims -- Fiction |
| Subject | Slums -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 447 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 1996 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 13, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1795 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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