Publisher's Synopsis

Maggie: A Girl of the Streets is a novel by American writer Stephen Crane, first published in 1893. The novel tells the story of Maggie Johnson, a young girl living in the slums of New York City in the late 19th century. Maggie is raised in poverty by her abusive parents and is forced to fend for herself at a young age. She dreams of a better life, but her circumstances and the people around her seem to conspire against her.As Maggie grows older, she becomes more aware of the harsh realities of life in the slums. She falls in love with a young man named Pete, but their relationship is doomed from the start. Pete is a rough and violent man who is involved in criminal activities, and Maggie's association with him only brings her more trouble.As Maggie's life spirals out of control, she becomes more and more desperate for a way out. She turns to alcohol and prostitution in a last-ditch effort to escape her circumstances, but it only leads to further tragedy.Maggie: A Girl of the Streets is a powerful and poignant portrayal of life in the slums of New York City at the turn of the century. Crane's vivid descriptions and realistic characters bring the setting to life, and the novel's themes of poverty, violence, and desperation still resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781419132049
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: FIC
Language: English
Number of pages: 76
Weight: 148g
Height: 235mm
Width: 190mm
Spine width: 4mm