Crane’s Maggie: A Girl of the Streets (1893) tells the gripping tale of a young woman whose life of hardship and violence leads her to a tragic end through prostitution and suicide. Although it is not as famous as The Red Badge of Courage, Maggie is regarded as a prime example of the naturalist novel.

A Sourcebook on Naturalist Theater (2000), authored by Christopher Innes, provides students with an understanding of how Naturalism has shaped modern theater. Innes explores the origins of Naturalism and examines six plays by three different playwrights, dedicating entire chapters to the historical and theatrical contexts of each play.

Mary Lawlor’s Recalling the Wild: Naturalism and the Closing of the American West (2000) outlines the early American perceptions of the West and the literature that emerged from those views. Lawlor demonstrates how Naturalism removed the romantic ideals associated with the West, fundamentally altering its interpretation.

Edited by Donald Pizer, The Cambridge Companion to American Realism and Naturalism (1995) delves into the themes of Realism and Naturalism in American literature. Pizer tackles the debate over the terminology before providing a comprehensive overview of the critical perspectives on these literary movements. He also conducts detailed analyses of various texts, highlighting their significance to the movements and their historical context.