Active Service

Active Service is a novel written by Stephen Crane, first published in 1899. The story takes place during the Spanish-American War and follows the experiences of a group of American soldiers who are sent to fight in Cuba. The main character, Henry Fleming, is a young soldier who is eager to prove himself in battle. Along with his fellow soldiers, Henry faces the challenges of war, including the harsh conditions of the jungle, enemy attacks, and the emotional toll of combat. As the war progresses, Henry and his comrades are forced to confront their own mortality and the realities of war. The novel explores themes of courage, patriotism, and the human cost of war. Crane's vivid descriptions of battle and the soldiers' inner thoughts and emotions make for a gripping and thought-provoking read. Overall, Active Service is a powerful and moving portrayal of the experiences of soldiers in war.1901. Crane, the iconoclastic novelist, poet, short-story writer, journalist, and war correspondent who propelled American literature into the modernist age. His second novel, The Red Badge Of Courage, brought him international fame. Active Service begins: Marjory walked pensively along the hall. In the cool shadows made by the palms on the window ledge, her face wore the expression of thoughtful melancholy expected on the faces of the devotees who pace in cloistered gloom. She halted before a door at the end of the hall and laid her hand on the knob. She stood hesitating, her head bowed. It was evident that this mission was to require great fortitude. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.