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Author: (American) Stephen Crane
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The Red Badge of Courage is a classic work in the history of American literature, establishing the author Stephen Crane (1871-1900) in American literary history. The novel depicts the story of a naive yet idealistic young man who grows up amidst the flames and deaths of the American Civil War. Henry Fleming flees from the fear of war and death, but is driven back to the ranks by moral and sense of honor. He bravely faces the gunfire, demonstrates resilience, and ultimately regains honor and confidence, thus maturing. The Red Badge of Courage is a story about a young man's growth in the midst of war, focusing on the impact of the war environment on people's psychology. During the American Civil War (1861-1865), the naive young man Henry Fleming, influenced by patriotic propaganda and his admiration for ancient Greek heroes, insists on enlisting in the Union Army despite his mother's opposition.