‘A Dark Brown Dog’ by Stephen Crane: Short Story Analysis ‘A Dark Brown Dog’ is an Edwardian short story penned by American short-story writer Stephen Crane. Crane was a prolific novelist, poet, and short-story writer. This short story titled ‘A Dark Brown Dog’ is an allegorical story about America's African-American population who were grappling with their new freedom … [Read more...] about ‘A Dark Brown Dog’ by Stephen Crane: Short Story Analysis