| Stephen Crane A young military student in 1888 |
| Stephen Crane in 1896 |
Stephen Crane’s classic Civil War novel of a young man named Henry Fleming and his struggle with the desire to be a good soldier and the dreadful thought that
he might be a coward.
Henry begins his military service as a naive young man, eager to experience the glory of war. He soon faces the truth about war and his own self-identity on the
battlefield. As the first encounter with the enemy approaches, Henry wonders if he will be brave in the face of battle. In fact, Henry does panic and flee in an
early encounter. This experience sets him on a journey of self-discovery, as he struggles with his conscience and re-examines his opinions about war,
friendship, courage, and life.
he might be a coward.
Henry begins his military service as a naive young man, eager to experience the glory of war. He soon faces the truth about war and his own self-identity on the
battlefield. As the first encounter with the enemy approaches, Henry wonders if he will be brave in the face of battle. In fact, Henry does panic and flee in an
early encounter. This experience sets him on a journey of self-discovery, as he struggles with his conscience and re-examines his opinions about war,
friendship, courage, and life.
| The Red Badge of Courage $9.95 |
