The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War

Summary

The Red Badge of Courage is an 1895 war novel by American author Stephen Crane. The novel was published on 3 October 1895. 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 flag-bearer, carrying the regimental colors. This book uses the racial and other slurs of its period as written; the Book Guide explains these words where they occur.

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Chapters (24)

1. 1. Chapter 1
2. 2. Chapter 2
3. 3. Chapter 3
4. 4. Chapter 4
5. 5. Chapter 5
6. 6. Chapter 6
7. 7. Chapter 7
8. 8. Chapter 8
9. 9. Chapter 9
10. 10. Chapter 10
11. 11. Chapter 11
12. 12. Chapter 12
13. 13. Chapter 13
14. 14. Chapter 14
15. 15. Chapter 15
16. 16. Chapter 16
17. 17. Chapter 17
18. 18. Chapter 18
19. 19. Chapter 19
20. 20. Chapter 20
21. 21. Chapter 21
22. 22. Chapter 22
23. 23. Chapter 23
24. 24. Chapter 24