The Red Badge of Courage

The Red Badge of Courage is a war novel by American author Stephen Crane (1871-1900). 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 "e;red badge of courage,"e; to counteract his cowardice. When his regiment once again faces the enemy, Henry acts as sta...