num_pages: 132
description: The Red Badge of Courage is a novel by American author Stephen Crane. It was first published in 1895 and is considered a classic of American literature. The story follows a young Union soldier named Henry Fleming as he grapples with fear and doubt during his first experiences of battle in the American Civil War. As Henry faces the harsh realities of war, he struggles to reconcile his romanticized notions of heroism with the brutal violence and chaos of combat. He is plagued by doubts about his own courage and bravery, and is haunted by the fear of being labeled a coward. Throughout the novel, Crane vividly depicts the sights, sounds, and sensations of battle, from the roar of cannon fire to the screams of wounded soldiers. He also explores themes of masculinity, identity, and the psychological effects of war on soldiers. The Red Badge of Courage is a powerful and poignant portrayal of the horrors of war and the complex emotions that soldiers experience in the face of danger and death. It remains a seminal work of American literature and a testament to the enduring human cost of conflict.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: The Red Badge Of Courage
titlecomplete: The Red Badge Of Courage
characters: Henry Fleming
genres: Fiction, Historical, War, American, Civil War, School, Young Adult, Literature, Classics, Historical Fiction
ratings_count: 102437
places: Chancellorsville, Virginia, The United States of America
publisher: Kessinger Publishing