Stephen Crane Remembered

“ . . . a valuable contribution to Crane studies. . . . Sorrentino’s comments are likely to sharpen critical thinking in biographical scholarship and contribute to strengthening courses concerning methods of biographical study.”
—Stephen Crane Studies

“I was especially struck by the ‘pictures’ of Crane in New York City living among the young illustrators and painters, of Crane in Cuba during the Spanish-American War, and of Crane at Brede Place, as a neighbor of Wells and James.”
—George Monteiro, author of Stephen Crane’s Blue Badge of Courage
 

“For many years the truth about Crane's life was difficult to ascertain, first, because Crane (1871-1900) was contradictory and evasive about himself and, second, because his first biographer, Thomas Beer, fabricated many details in his eponymous book about the writer (1923). The most reliable biography remains R. W. Stallman's Stephen Crane: A Critical Biography (CH, Jul’73). The current volume complements that one and will help the reader understand Crane better as man and writer. Sorrentino has collected 90 reminiscences from some 60 individuals who knew Crane--family members, friends, neighbors, and fellow writers and editors. Among the more familiar names found here are Hamlin Garland, Willa Cather, Ford Maddox Ford, and H. G. Wells. The occasional particular reminiscence is suspect, but Sorrentino provides sufficient information to contextualize its value. Highly recommended.”
—CHOICE