The Monster

""The Monster"" is a short story written by Stephen Crane that was first published in 1899. It tells the story of a man named Henry Johnson, who was a former boxer and had lost his arm in a fight. Johnson is now a beggar and lives in a small room in a tenement building. He is often ridiculed and treated poorly by the other residents of the building, who see him as a monster because of his missing arm. One night, a group of boys come to Johnson's room and begin throwing stones at him. Johnson becomes enraged and attacks the boys, using his one good arm to fight them off. The boys flee, and Johnson is left alone in his room, feeling both triumphant and ashamed. The story is a commentary on the way society treats those who are different or disabled. It also explores the themes of isolation, anger, and the human desire for respect and dignity. Crane's writing is vivid and powerful, painting a stark portrait of a man who has been pushed to the brink by the cruelty of others. Overall, ""The Monster"" is a haunting and thought-provoking work of fiction that continues to resonate with readers today.Johnson passed through two rooms and came to the head of the stairs. As he opened the door great billows of smoke poured out, but gripping Jimmie closer, he plunged down through them. All manner of odors assailed him during this flight. They seemed to be alive with envy, hatred, and malice. At the entrance to the laboratory he confronted a strange spectacle. The room was like a garden in the region where might be burning flowers. Flames of violet, crimson, green, blue, orange, and purple were blooming everywhere.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.