War is Kind

By Stephen Crane

'War is Kind' is a narrative poem written by Stephen Crane. He 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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Good Press
• Release date: Mar 16, 2020
• ISBN: 4064066090272

Stephen Crane

Stephen Crane (1871-1900) was an American poet and author. Along with his literary work, Crane was a journalist, working as a war correspondent in both Cuba and Greece. Though he lived a short life, passing away due to illness at age twenty-eight, Crane’s literary work was both prolific and highly celebrated. Credited to creating one of the earliest examples of American Naturalism, Crane wrote many Realist works and decorated his prose and poetry with intricate and vivid detail.

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Stephen Crane

War is Kind

Published by Good Press, 2022

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EAN 4064066090272

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(illustration--stylized corn)(illustration--maiden with sword, arrows, and doves)

Do not weep, maiden, for war is kind.

Because your lover threw wild hands toward the sky

And the affrighted steed ran on alone,

Do not weep.

War is kind.

Hoarse, booming drums of the

regiment,

Little souls who thirst for fight,

These men were born to drill and die.

The unexplained glory files above

them,

Great is the battle-god, great, and his

kingdom—;

A field where a thousand corpses lie.

Do not weep, babe, for war is kind.

Because your father tumbled in the yellow

trenches,

Raged at his breast, gulped and died,

Do not weep.

War is kind.

Swift blazing flag of the regiment,

Eagle with crest of red and gold,

These