The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War by Stephen Crane
"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. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Red_Badge_of_Courage |
| Credits | Arthur Smith |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | War stories |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Virginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Chancellorsville, Battle of, Chancellorsville, Va., 1863 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 73 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 1993 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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