The Red Badge of Courage
Crane’s affecting novel of a young soldiers experiences in the American Civil War, renowned for its “psychological portrayal of fear”. The story is about 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 standard-bearer.
Folio Society Second Edition (Reset) Sixth Impression, with b/w illustrations by Mathew Brady and others.
Near fine with no slipcase. The spine is slightly scratched on the top.
Product Information
General Fields
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- : Folio Society
- : Folio Society
- : 01 January 1998
- : British
- : books
Special Fields
- : Hardback
- : very good
- : 159