The Red Badge of Courage

What is the real cost of war?

“So it came to pass that as he trudged from the place of blood and wrath his soul changed.” ― Stephen Crane, The Red Badge of Courage

In The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane, a young private in the Union Army during the American Civil War flees from the field of battle after longing for "a red badge of courage" (a battle wound) to prove his courage. Although Stephen Crane did not participate in any Civil War battles, the novel is known for it's realistic portrayal of the battlefield. This book is required reading in many schools and is a true American classic. This Xist Classics edition has been professionally formatted for e-readers with a linked table of contents. This eBook also contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it.

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© 2015 Xist Classics (Ebook): 9781623959128

Release date

Ebook: April 24, 2015