The Whilomville Stories is a collection of 13 short stories. These are great short stories about childhood. They centre around a young boy growing up in a small town. (Goodreads)
Stephen Crane, (1879 - 1900) 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 recognised by modern critics as one of the most innovative writers of his generation. (Wikipedia)