The Open Boat_ and _Maggie_.
While attending Lafayette College which he flunked out of after a semester, he turned down a contract offer from professional baseball team, then went to Syracuse, which he also flunked out of. After turning to a career in journalism, including the coverage of the Spanish-American War, he began to publish his works, including a collection known as the _Whilomville Stories_, the best known of which is 'The Monster.' For ten points name this American author who also wrote _War is Kind_, _The Open Boat_ and _Maggie_.
While attending Lafayette College which he flunked out of after a semester, he turned down a contract offer from professional baseball team, then went to Syracuse, which he also flunked out of.
Stephen {Crane}