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The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War
Synopsis
Stephen Crane’s The Red Badge of Courage, first published in 1895, is a war novel set during the American Civil War. It centers on Henry Fleming, a young private in the Union Army who flees during a battle and is consumed by shame. Unable to live with what he sees as cowardice, he longs for a sign—described as a “red badge of courage”—that could make him feel worthy again. As his regiment faces combat once more, Henry is forced to confront his fears and reconsider what courage means. The book is noted for its psychological realism and its vivid depiction of wartime experience, focusing on growth and the search for authentic bravery.
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