The Red Badge of Courage and Other Stories [electronic resource]
Stephen Crane2005
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Henry Fleming, a raw Union Army recruit in the American Civil War, is anxious to
confirm his patriotism and manhood-to earn his "badge of courage." But his
dreams of heroism and invulnerability are soon shattered when he flees the
Confederate enemy during his baptism of fire and then witnesses the horrible
death of a friend. Plunged unwillingly into the nightmare of war, Fleming
survives by sheer luck and instinct.
This edition of Stephen Crane's poignant classic is supplemented by five of his
acclaimed short stories as well as selected poetry, offering the full range of
this great American author's extraordinary talent.
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Main title:
The Red Badge of Courage and Other Stories [electronic resource] / Stephen Crane
Author:
Stephen Crane, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Penguin Classics, 2005
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (336 pages)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781101098356
Language:
English
BRN:
427651
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
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| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |