The Red Badge of Courage (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket) - Hardcover

Crane, Stephen

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1774769336 ISBN 13: 9781774769331

Publisher: Royal Classics, 2022

Synopsis

The Red Badge of Courage takes place during the American Civil War. The story follows 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 flag-bearer, who carries an American Flag.

Although Crane was born after the war and had not at the time experienced battle first-hand, the novel is known for its realism and naturalism. He began writing what would become his second novel in 1894, using various contemporary and written accounts as inspiration. It is believed that he based the fictional battle on that of Chancellorsville; he may also have interviewed veterans of the 124th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the Orange Blossoms.



This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian-inspired dust jacket.

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About the Author

Stephen Crane (November 1, 1871 - June 5, 1900) was an American poet, novelist, and short story writer. The ninth surviving child of Methodist parents, Crane began writing at the age of four and had several articles published by the age of 16. Crane's first novel was the 1893 Bowery tale Maggie: A Girl of the Streets. He won international acclaim in 1895 for his Civil War novel The Red Badge of Courage, which he wrote without having any battle experience. Although he was a prolific writer, he struggled financially until the end of his life. Crane's work fell out of favor after his death but he is recognized by modern critics as one of the most innovative writers of his generation. His writing made a deep impression on 20th-century writers, most prominent among them Ernest Hemingway.

Edition details

• Publisher: Royal Classics
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1774769336
• ISBN 13: 9781774769331
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128