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The Red Badge of Courage

An Episode of the American Civil War

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Set during the American Civil War, the story centers on Henry Fleming, a young Union Army private who initially flees from battle, grappling with intense shame. Desperate to prove his bravery, he yearns for a wound—a "red badge of courage"—to signify his valor. When his regiment confronts the enemy again, Henry seizes the opportunity to redeem himself by taking on the role of standard-bearer, facing his fears and the realities of war.

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Subtitle
An Episode of the American Civil War
Language
English
Publisher
Sovereign
Released
2018
Format
Paperback
Pages
132
ISBN13
9781787248458
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Set during the American Civil War, the story centers on Henry Fleming, a young Union Army private who initially flees from battle, grappling with intense shame. Desperate to prove his bravery, he yearns for a wound—a "red badge of courage"—to signify his valor. When his regiment confronts the enemy again, Henry seizes the opportunity to redeem himself by taking on the role of standard-bearer, facing his fears and the realities of war.