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The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War

by Stephen Crane

The story follows Henry Fleming, a young Union Army private who flees from battle during the American Civil War.

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"The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War" by Stephen Crane is a war novel published in 1895. The story follows Henry Fleming, a young Union Army private who flees from battle during the American Civil War. Overwhelmed by shame and cowardice, he desperately longs for a wound—a "red badge of courage"—to redeem himself. When his regiment faces combat again, Henry must confront his fears. Known for its psychological realism and vivid battle sequences, the novel explores themes of maturation, heroism, and the true nature of courage.

Details

Format
EPUB
Language
English
Length
157 pages
Published
1 January 1895
Publisher
W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN
9780393319545

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