Red Symbol of Courage (Illustrated Edition)

Author: Stephen Crane
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Features: The Red Badge of Courage is a classic work in American literary history, establishing the author Stephen Crane (1871-1900) in American literary history. The novel depicts the story of an innocent yet idealistic young man who grows in the midst of war and death during 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 again, demonstrates great courage, and finally regains honor and confidence, thus maturing. The Red Badge of Courage is a story about a young man's growth amidst the flames 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, admires the ancient Greek heroes and, despite his mother's opposition, insists on enlisting in the Union Army.