Naturalism is the byproduct of Realism, which swept the nation around 1865 and lasted until 1910. While it is said to be the byproduct of Realism, the Naturalism movement overlapped the Realism movement, thus creating an unique type of “realistic” fiction. Naturalism brought a wave of new writers such as: Jack London, Edith Wharton, John Steinbeck, and perhaps the most influential Stephen Crane.
Stephen Crane is credited with “establishing the foundations of the American Naturalism Movement.” Crane born in Newark, New Jersey in 1871, was the youngest of fourteen children. By the age of nine, both parents had passed away. Then in 1888, Crane attended the Hudson River Institute and Claverack College, there his interest in the Civil War
Stephen Crane is credited with “establishing the foundations of the American Naturalism Movement.” Crane born in Newark, New Jersey in 1871, was the youngest of fourteen children. By the age of nine, both parents had passed away. Then in 1888, Crane attended the Hudson River Institute and Claverack College, there his interest in the Civil War