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Set during the American Civil War, the narrative follows Henry Fleming, a young Union private who grapples with his shame after fleeing battle. Desiring a "red badge of courage" to validate his bravery, he ultimately takes on the role of standard-bearer. The initial chapters reveal his cowardice, while the latter part of the story chronicles his transformation into a seemingly heroic figure. Recognized as a significant American text, the novel is praised for its realistic portrayal of war and its modern perspective on the battlefield experience.
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Stephen Crane
- Publisher
- Martino Fine Books
- Released
- 2020
- Pages
- 106
- ISBN13
- 9781684225064
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Classics, Short Stories, Friendship, Wars, American Literature, Death, America, Courage, Civil War, Soldiers, Anger, Reality
- Rating
- 3 out of 5
- Description
- Set during the American Civil War, the narrative follows Henry Fleming, a young Union private who grapples with his shame after fleeing battle. Desiring a "red badge of courage" to validate his bravery, he ultimately takes on the role of standard-bearer. The initial chapters reveal his cowardice, while the latter part of the story chronicles his transformation into a seemingly heroic figure. Recognized as a significant American text, the novel is praised for its realistic portrayal of war and its modern perspective on the battlefield experience.