Stephen Crane
Stephen Crane (1871–1900) was an American novelist and poet whose "The Red Badge of Courage" revolutionized war fiction. His free-verse poetry—influenced by Symbolism—co…
"I was in the darkness; I could not see my words Nor the wishes of my heart. Then suddenly there was a great light -- "Let me into the darkness again."
"There was a man who lived a life of fire. Even upon the fabric of time, Where purple becomes orange And orange purple, This life glowed, A dire red st"
"In a lonely place, I encountered a sage Who sat, all still, Regarding a newspaper. He accosted me: "Sir, what is this?" Then I saw that I was greater,"
"Once I saw mountains angry, And ranged in battle-front. Against them stood a little man; Aye, he was no bigger than my finger. I laughed, and spoke to"
"In heaven, Some little blades of grass Stood before God. "What did you do?" Then all save one of the little blades Began eagerly to relate The merits"
"A man said to the universe, "Sir, I exist!" "However," replied the universe, "The fact has not created in me A sense of obliga"