The Red Badge Of Courage - Stephen Crane - Bog

The Red Badge of Courage is a novel by American author Stephen Crane, first published in 1895. The book tells the story of Henry Fleming, a young Union soldier during the American Civil War, who struggles with fear and doubt as he faces the harsh realities of battle. As Henry experiences his first taste of combat, he becomes obsessed with the idea of proving his bravery and earning a ""red badge of courage"" - a wound that would show he had fought valiantly. However, as the fighting intensifies, Henry's illusions of glory are shattered, and he begins to question the true nature of courage and heroism. The novel is a powerful exploration of the psychological toll of war, and the complex emotions and motivations that drive soldiers to fight. Crane's vivid and realistic portrayal of battle has made The Red Badge of Courage a classic of American literature, and a timeless meditation on the human cost of war.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.