The Red Badge Of Courage (Readings Classics) stephen crane

The Red Badge of Courage (Readings Classics)

Author: Stephen Crane
Binding: Paperback
Category: War Fiction, Psychological Novel, American Classics
Recommended For:
Students of English literature, fans of war novels, historical fiction readers, and those exploring themes of fear, courage, and identity.

Key Points:

1. A Groundbreaking Civil War Novel
   Set during the American Civil War, the story follows Henry Fleming, a young soldier who battles his own fears, shame, and desire for glory.

2. Psychological Realism at Its Finest
   Instead of focusing on battle strategy, the novel explores the mental and emotional struggles of a soldier, offering one of the earliest examples of psychological fiction.

3. Themes of Courage and Cowardice
   Raises deep questions about what it truly means to be brave, and whether heroism is born, earned, or imagined.

4. Timeless and Influential
   Though written in the 1890s, its realistic portrayal of war and the human mind has influenced generations of authors and filmmakers.

5. Student-Friendly Readings Classics Edition
   Ideal for classroom study, book reports, and self-study, this edition offers an easy-to-read format perfect for students and literature enthusiasts.