CRANE


Meaning of CRANE in English

I . Stephen Crane

(1871–1900)

a US journalist who wrote poems and realistic novels. His most famous novel is The Red Badge of Courage (1895) about a frightened soldier who finds courage in the American Civil War . Crane went to live in England in 1897 but died three years later at the age of 28.

II . Walter Crane

(1845–1915)

an English artist and member of the Arts and Crafts Movement . His colourful book illustrations had a strong influence on the development of children’s books.

Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary.      Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь.