This poem is in the public domain. Stephen Crane, born in 1871, was a prolific writer of poetry and fiction.

Explore Stephen Crane's poem Truth. Discover the contrasting views of truth from two travelers. Read this classic American poetry online.

His writing is characterized by vivid intensity, distinctive dialects, and irony. His poem, “Truth, said a traveler,” is a profound exploration of the elusive nature of truth.

Even to its highest tower, From whence the world looks black." "Truth," said a traveller, "Is a breath, a wind, A shadow, a phantom; Long have I pursued it, But never have I touched The hem of its …

Dec 25, 2025 · 'Truth,' said a traveller, 'Is a rock, a mighty fortress; Often have I been to it, Even to its highest tower, From whence the world looks black.'

From whence the world looks black." "Truth, " said a traveller, "Is a breath, a wind, A shadow, a phantom; Long have I pursued it, But never have I touched The hem of its garment." And I believed …

“Truth,” said a traveller, “Is a rock, a mighty fortress; Often have I been to it, Even to its highest tower, From whence the world looks black.…

Even to its highest tower, From whence the world looks black." "Truth," said a traveller, "Is a breath, a wind, A shadow, a phantom; Long have I pursued it, But never have I touched The hem of its …

Jul 31, 2025 · “The hem of its garment.” And I believed the second traveller; For truth was to me A breath, a wind, A shadow, a phantom, And never had I touched

Even to its highest tower, From whence the world looks black." "Truth," said a traveller, "Is a breath, a wind, A shadow, a phantom; Long have I pursued it, But never have I touched The hem of its …