'The young soldier walked along, saying nothing. He looked around nervously. What's that noise? he asked himself. Is it gunfire? And is that smoke? ' This classic tale of the American Civil War follows the fortunes of a proud young soldier, Henry Fleming, who quickly learns that there is much more to war than adventure and bravery. Crane portrays the fear and suffering of ordinary soldiers. In this story they are not always heroes.
Despite having no prior war experience to draw on, Stephen Crane's "The Red Badge of Courage" is a gripping tale of the American Civil War as seen through the eyes of its young protagonist soldier, Henry Fleming. To this day, Crane's novel remains a stylistic achievement as well as a penetrating look into the heart and mind of a soldier. The thorough summary and descriptive biographical background showcased in this title provide generous critical insight into the work and its author.
The Red Badge of Courage is a 1895 war novel by American author Stephen Crane. It is considered one of the most influential works in American literature. The novel, in which a young recruit in the American Civil War is faced by the cruelty of war, made Crane an international success.
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For more than a century, The Red Badge of Courage has held readers spellbound. This complete study edition of Stephen Crane's classic novel includes information about the Civil War, study questions, writing ideas, projects, photographs of actual Civil War soldiers, and more.
- Friendly reading support ensures understanding and enjoyment - Guided Reading Questions guide students through the work by raising important issues in key passages. - Footnotes explain obscure references, unusual usages, and terms - Words for Everyday Use entries define and give pronunciations for difficult terms
