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Set in the fictional town of Whilomville, the novella explores themes of social divide and ethnic tensions in 19th-century America. After saving Dr. Trescott's son from a fire, Henry Johnson, an African-American coachman, is left disfigured and labeled a "monster" by the townspeople. In a show of loyalty, Trescott pledges to care for Henry, leading to his family's ostracism from the community. The narrative delves into the complexities of identity, compassion, and societal prejudice.
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The Monster and Other Stories, Stephen Crane
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- The Monster and Other Stories
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Stephen Crane
- Publisher
- Lulu.com
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 104
- ISBN13
- 9781387088799
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set in the fictional town of Whilomville, the novella explores themes of social divide and ethnic tensions in 19th-century America. After saving Dr. Trescott's son from a fire, Henry Johnson, an African-American coachman, is left disfigured and labeled a "monster" by the townspeople. In a show of loyalty, Trescott pledges to care for Henry, leading to his family's ostracism from the community. The narrative delves into the complexities of identity, compassion, and societal prejudice.