The Red Badge of Courage
Stephen Crane
The Red Badge of Courage is a war novel by American author Stephen Crane (1871–1900). Taking place during the American Civil War, the story is about a young private of the Union Army, Henry Fleming, who flees from the field of battle. Overcome with shame, he longs for a wound, a "red badge of courage," to counteract his cowardice. When his regiment once again faces the enemy, Henry acts as standard-bearer, who carries a flag.
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Year:
1895
Publisher:
W. W. Norton & Company
Language:
english
Pages:
261
File:
EPUB, 537 KB
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english, 1895