| The Red Badge of Courage Contributor(s): Crane, Stephen (Author) |
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ISBN: 8027331072 ISBN-13: 9788027331079 Publisher: E-Artnow OUR PRICE: $5.51 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Historical - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 900 |
| Physical Information: 0.18" H x 6" W x 9" (0.28 lbs) 88 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Topical - Adolescence/Coming of Age - Topical - Civil War |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Red Badge of Courage is a war novel by American author Stephen Crane. 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, who carries a flag. Although Crane was born after the war, and had not at the time experienced battle first-hand, the novel is known for its distinctive style, which includes realistic battle sequences as well as the repeated use of color imagery, and ironic tone. Separating itself from a traditional war narrative, Crane's story reflects the inner experience of its protagonist (a soldier fleeing from combat) rather than the external world around him. |