The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Crane, Stephen (1871–1900).
Catalogue synopsis
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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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War
- Author credits: Crane, Stephen (1871–1900)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Chancellorsville, Battle of, Chancellorsville, Va., 1863 -- Fiction
- Historical fiction
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
- Virginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
- War stories
Gutenberg collections
- Best Books Ever Listings
- Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: History - American
- Category: History - Warfare
- Category: Novels
- Historical Fiction
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