Stephen Crane books in order
American novelist, short story writer, poet, and journalist
- Lived
- 1871–1900
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 13
- Also writes as
- Johnston Smith
Stephen Crane published 4 novels, 3 novellas, 3 short story collections, 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books, beginning with Maggie: A Girl of the Streets (1893). The best-known is The Red Badge of Courage (1894).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Stephen Crane
Standalone novels in order
The Red Badge of Courage (1894)
George's Mother (1896)
The Third Violet (1897)
Active Service (1899)
Novellas in order
Maggie: A Girl of the Streets (1893)
The Little Regiment (1897)
The Monster (1898)
Short story collections in order
The Open Boat (1898)
Whilomville Stories (1900)
Wounds in the Rain (1900)
Non-fiction in order
Great Battles of the World (1901)
Other books in order
War Is Kind (1899)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Red Badge of Courage (1951)Film · from The Red Badge of Courage
- Tobruk (2008)Film · from The Red Badge of Courage
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About Stephen Crane
Stephen Crane was an American poet, novelist, and short story writer. Prolific throughout his short life, he wrote notable works in the Realist tradition as well as early examples of American Naturalism and Impressionism. He is recognized by modern critics as one of the most innovative writers of his generation.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Stephen Crane FAQ
- How many books has Stephen Crane written?
- Stephen Crane published 4 novels, 3 novellas, 3 short story collections, 1 non-fiction book and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Stephen Crane's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Red Badge of Courage.
- What is Stephen Crane's last book?
- Great Battles of the World (1901).
- What is Stephen Crane's most famous book?
- The Red Badge of Courage (1894) is Stephen Crane's most widely read book.
- Does Stephen Crane write under a pen name?
- Yes: Stephen Crane has also published as Johnston Smith.
- Which Stephen Crane books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Red Badge of Courage (film, 1951).
- Can I read Stephen Crane's books for free?
- Yes. 14 books by Stephen Crane are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.