The Red Badge of Courage is a war novel by American author Stephen Crane (1871-1900).
A longer version of the work, based on Crane\'s original manuscript, was published in 1982..
Initially shortened and serialized in newspapers in December 1894, the novel was published in full in October 1895.
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.
He began writing what would become his second novel in 1893, using various contemporary and written accounts (such as those published previously by Century Magazine) as inspiration.
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-hand, the novel is known for its realism.
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)
