The Red Badge of Courage is a war novel by American author Stephen Crane (1871-1900).
When his regiment once again faces the enemy, Henry acts as standard-bearer.
Although Crane was born after the war, and had not at the time experienced battle first-.
Overcome with shame, he longs for a wound, a "red Badge of courage," to counteract his cowardice.
Taking place during the American Civil War, the story is about a young private of the Union Army, Henry Fleming, who flees from the field of battle.
The Red Badge of Courage is a war novel by American author Stephen Crane (1871-1900)