The Red Badge of Courage
by Stephen Crane
American author Stephen Crane is known for his classic depiction of the American Civil War in his novel The Red Badge of Courage. This is the story of a 19-year-old boy named Henry Fleming who struggles to overcome his fear in war. The red badge of courage is widely accepted for its realistic depiction of a young man in battle and the true meaning of courage. In addition to this classic novel, several other popular short works of Crane were added. These stories include: Veteran, Open Boat, Bride Comes to Yellow Sky, Blue Hotel, Homemade Man, Mystery of Heroism, Grey Sleeve, Three Miraculous Soldiers, Little Regiment, Indiana Campaign and War Episode (Veteran, Open Boat), Bride Comes to Yellow Sky, Blue Hotel, Homemade Man, Heroic Mystery, Gray Arm, Three Miraculous Soldiers, Little Regiment, Indiana Campaign and War Chapter.
