Stephen Crane

The Monster and Other Stories Stephen Crane

Monster and Other Stories by Stephen Crane and Published By Dover Thrift Editions is a collection of three short stories by Stephen Crane. This collection includes "Monster", "The Blue Hotel", and "His New Mittens." - The Monster (1898) is the story of an African-American coachman who is branded a 'monster'after being hideously disfigured whilst saving his master's son from a fire. It explores the themes of prejudice, fear and isolation in small town America. - The Blue Hotel (1898) is a fascinating Expressionist tale about a man who gets into trouble after staying at a hotel. - His New Mittens (1899) is the heartwarming story of a boy's attempt to run away from home after his mother forbids him from playing snowballs with his new mittens.