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The Red Badge of Courage

by Stephen Crane · 1855

Classics · ranked #150 in category

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, w

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Category
Classics
First published
1855 · 1850s
Author
Stephen Crane
Standing
Recommended

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