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The Red Badge of Courage by Crane, Stephen is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Red Badge of Courage about?
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 a flag.
Who reads The Red Badge of Courage?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Crane, Stephen
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Published
- 1895
- Language
- EN
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Fiction, War & Military Fiction
- Rating
- 3.21 / 5 (28 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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