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The Red Badge of Courage - A Civil War Novel of Fear Valor and the Search for Manhood - cover

The Red Badge of Courage - A Civil War Novel of Fear Valor and the Search for Manhood

Stephen Crane, Zenith Evergreen Literary Co.

Publisher: Zenith Evergreen Literary Co.

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Summary

What does courage look like under fire?

The Red Badge of Courage is Stephen Crane's groundbreaking novel of war and identity, following young Union soldier Henry Fleming as he enters battle for the first time during the American Civil War. Torn between fear, shame, and the desire for heroism, Henry's inner journey explores the psychological cost of war and the universal struggle to define true bravery.

Praised for its realism, style, and modern themes, this short but powerful novel remains one of the most important works in American literature.

💬 "A novel that strips away the myth of war and exposes its raw humanity."

🎖️ Why This Classic Still Resonates:
One of the first novels to explore psychological realism in combat

Frequently assigned in high school and college curricula

A must-read for fans of All Quiet on the Western Front, Ernest Hemingway, and Tim O'Brien

📣 Face Fear. Embrace Courage. Understand War.
Buy The Red Badge of Courage today and discover a literary war classic that shaped the American canon.
Available since: 04/22/2025.
Print length: 157 pages.

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