Publisher's Synopsis
The Red Badge of Courage is a novel written by Stephen Crane and published in 1895. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the journey of a young soldier named Henry Fleming, who enlists in the Union Army with dreams of glory and adventure. However, as he experiences the harsh realities of war and witnesses the horrors of battle, Henry begins to question his courage and his ability to survive. Throughout the book, Henry struggles with his own fears and doubts, trying to find the strength to face his enemies and prove himself as a brave soldier. He is forced to confront the brutalities of war, including death, injury, and the loss of friends and comrades. As the story progresses, Henry learns valuable lessons about courage, honor, and the true nature of heroism.The Red Badge of Courage is a powerful and realistic portrayal of war, capturing the chaos, confusion, and brutality of battle in vivid detail. Crane's writing style is raw and intense, conveying the emotions and experiences of his characters with great depth and realism. The book is widely regarded as a classic of American literature and a seminal work in the genre of war fiction.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.
