# The Monster and Other Stories

By Stephen Crane.

"The Monster and Other Stories" by Stephen Crane is a collection published in 1899. The title novella follows Henry Johnson, an African-American coachman who becomes grotesquely disfigured after heroically rescuing his employer's son from a fire. When the townspeople of Whilomville brand Henry a "monster," Dr. Trescott's determination to care for him triggers the community's rejection of his entire family. This powerful work explores prejudice, fear, and the true meaning of monstrosity in small-town America, reflecting the era's deep social and racial tensions. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Subjects: Nebraska -- Fiction; United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction; Missing children -- Fiction; Disfigured persons -- Fiction; Hotels -- Fiction; Social isolation -- Fiction; Mittens -- Fiction

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