The Red Badge of Courage
| The Red Badge of Courage | |
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| General | |
| Category | Equipment > Books |
| Properties | See: Books |
| Read Online | Project Gutenberg |
| About | |
| Author | Stephen Crane |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction |
The Red Badge of Courage is a war novel by American author Stephen Crane (1871–1900). Taking place during the American Civil War, the story is about a young private of the Union Army, Henry Fleming, who flees from the field of battle. Overcome with shame, he longs for a wound, a "red badge of courage," to counteract his cowardice. When his regiment once again faces the enemy, Henry acts as standard-bearer.
