| Author |
Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900 |
| Title |
The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War
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| Credits |
Arthur Smith
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| Summary |
"The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War" by Stephen Crane is a novel written in the late 19th century. It explores the themes of fear, heroism, and the psychological struggles of a young soldier during the American Civil War. The story focuses on Henry Fleming, a youth who grapples with his romanticized notions of warfare and the brutal reality he encounters when faced with battle. The opening of the novel introduces us to the tension and anticipation of soldiers as they await orders to engage in combat. The protagonist, Henry, reflects on his motivations for enlisting and his inner turmoil as he contemplates the idea of battle. Amidst discussions and rumors among the troops, Henry becomes increasingly aware of his fears and doubts about his courage. His thoughts reveal a strong desire for glory juxtaposed with a deep-seated fear of cowardice, culminating in a poignant examination of a soldier’s mindset before encountering the chaos of war. Through vivid imagery and a focus on Henry’s psychological landscape, the beginning sets the stage for the exploration of courage and self-discovery that is to unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
War stories
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Virginia -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Chancellorsville, Battle of, Chancellorsville, Va., 1863 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 1993 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 21, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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