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What was Stephen Crane's style?
Stephen Crane wrote notable works in the Realist tradition as well as early examples of American Naturalism and Impressionism.
Who were Stephen Crane's influences?
Stephen Crane was influenced by Impressionism, war and death, as well as fire, disfigurement, fear and courage.
Were there any specific people who influenced Stephen Crane?
What were some elements of Stephen Crane's technique?
Stephen Crane's fiction is typically categorized as representative of Naturalism, American realism, Impressionism or a mixture of the three.

Question: What did critics think of his style?
Self-contained rewrite: What did critics think of Stephen Crane's style?