About “The monster”
The Monster is an 1898 novella by Stephen Crane. It is set in the fictional town of Whilomville, New York. The story follows Henry Johnson, an African-American coachman who is severely burned after saving the son of Dr. Trescott, the town's physician. After the accident, the townspeople call him a "monster." Dr. Trescott takes Henry in and promises to care for him, but this decision leads to the doctor's family being shunned by the community. The novella explores themes of social division and racial tensions in 19th-century America. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- Published
- 1898
- Latest edition
- 2004 · ISBN 9781419174483
- ISBN
- 9781419174483
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Monster | 2004 | 9781419174483 | Buy on Amazon |
 | The monster | 1898 | — | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The monster?
The monster by Stephen Crane has 64 pages.
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Some summaries adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.