The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane (Annotated)

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Annotated : about the author, about The Red Badge of Courage book and postscript.

The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane 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 "red badge of courage"—to counteract his cowardice. When his regiment once again faces the enemy, Henry acts as standard-bearer.