The Third Violet

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.