Description: Combine shipping and save! Any item that normally ships for $5.15 can be added to order for only $1 additional shipping. Illustrated by Herschel Levit 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, who carries an American Flag.Although Crane was born after the war, and had not at the time experienced battle first-hand, the novel is known for its realism and naturalism. He began writing what would become his second novel in 1894, using various contemporary and written accounts (such as those published previously by Century Magazine) as inspiration. It is believed that he based the fictional battle on that of Chancellorsville; he may also have interviewed veterans of the 124th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the "Orange Blossoms."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.
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Book Title: The Red Badge of Courage
Narrative Type: Fiction
Original Language: English
Publisher: Macmillan Publishers
Publication Year: 1962
Type: Novel
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Illustrator: Herschel Levit
Author: Stephen Crane
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Genre: Children & Young Adults, War & Combat, World literature & Classics
Topic: Civil War, War