The Red Badge of Courage & Other Stories

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Gritty portrayal of war's chaos and beauty.

This book is a must-read for anyone seeking a raw and honest depiction of war. Through his vivid descriptions, the author captures the chaos and monotony of battle, allowing readers to experience the acrid smoke, the cold, and the numbing of the senses. What sets this book apart is its ability to explore the inner thoughts and turmoil of its protagonist, Henry Fleming, providing a deeply personal experience of war. Prepare to be captivated by Crane's masterful storytelling and profound insights into the human psyche during times of conflict.

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The Red Badge of Courage & Other Stories

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ISBN: 9781853260841
Authors: Stephen Crane
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
Date of Publication: 1999-12-05
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Literature, War, Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.48
(rated by 123 readers)

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This edition also includes the short stories The Veteran and The Open Book.The Red Badge of Courage is one of the greatest war novels of all time. It reports on the American Civil War through the eyes of Henry Fleming, an ordinary farm boy turned soldier. It evokes the chaos and the dull clatter of war: the acrid smoke, the incessant rumours of coming battles, the filth and cold, the numbing monotony, the unworldly wailing of the dying. Like an impressionist painter, Crane also captures the strange beauty of war: the brilliant red flags against a blue sky, steel bayonets flashing in the morning sun as soldiers step off into battle. In the midst of this chaotic outer world, he creates an intricate inner world as he takes us inside the head of Henry Fleming.
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Gritty portrayal of war's chaos and beauty.

This book is a must-read for anyone seeking a raw and honest depiction of war. Through his vivid descriptions, the author captures the chaos and monotony of battle, allowing readers to experience the acrid smoke, the cold, and the numbing of the senses. What sets this book apart is its ability to explore the inner thoughts and turmoil of its protagonist, Henry Fleming, providing a deeply personal experience of war. Prepare to be captivated by Crane's masterful storytelling and profound insights into the human psyche during times of conflict.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.