The Third Violet is a novel written by Stephen Crane. Here the author attempts to compile his classic thoughts in a single draft for the readers. It is a semi-autobiographical novel that tells the story of a young writer living in New York City in the late 19th century. He is struggling to make a living as a writer and journalist, and he becomes involved with a group of bohemian artists and intellectuals who share his passion for literature and the arts. He spends long hours writing and submitting his work to various publications, and he eventually gains some measure of recognition and respect in the literary community. Throughout the novel, he learns valuable lessons about love, art, and the harsh realities of life in the city. He comes to realize that his pursuit of literary success has come at a cost, and he must find a way to reconcile his ambitions with his own sense of morality and integrity. In the end, he journeys leads him to a greater understanding of himself and the world around him, as he comes to see that true success and happiness can only be found by staying true to oneself and one's own values.
Stephen Crane was born on November 1, 1871, in America. He was known for his short story, novels, and poems. He produced many stories novels and poems that are still recognized by modern critics. Crane was the ninth child of Methodist parents. He started writing at the age of four and by sixteen many of his works got published. He wasn't much interested in studies but had a great interest in fraternity. In 1891, he left Syracuse University and started working as a reporter and writer. He wrote his first novel in 1893 which was a Bowery tale, named Maggie: A Girl of the Streets. He won awards for the novel The Red Badge of Courage which was based on the Civil War that he wrote in 1895, without any war experience. In 1896, Crane endured a highly publicized scandal after appearing as a witness at the trial of a suspected prostitute, an acquaintance named Dora Clark. Later in the same year, he traveled to Cuba as a war correspondent. At the age of 28 Crane died due to tuberculosis in a Black Forest sanatorium in Germany. Crane was an important figure in American literature during the time of his death.
