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The Red Badge of Courage

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  • 132 pages
  • 5 hours of reading

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Set during the Civil War, the narrative follows teenager Henry Fleming, who enlists out of romantic notions of military glory. When faced with the brutal reality of battle, he succumbs to fear and flees, encountering the grim aftermath of war, including a decaying body and injured soldiers. Struggling with shame and the need to reclaim his honor, Henry's journey becomes one of self-discovery, exploring themes of maturation, heroism, cowardice, and nature's indifference amidst human conflict.

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