35 pages 1 hour read

Stephen Crane, Jane Green

The Red Badge of Courage

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1895

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Reviews & Readership

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Stephen Crane’s The Red Badge of Courage is lauded for its realistic portrayal of war and psychological depth. Critics appreciate its innovative narrative style and vivid imagery. However, some find its heavy focus on internal conflicts slow-paced. Overall, the novel is acclaimed for its influential contribution to American literature and war fiction.

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Who Should Read The Red Badge of Courage?

A reader who would enjoy The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane typically appreciates realistic war narratives and psychological exploration of fear and courage. Fans of Erich Maria Remarque’s All Quiet on the Western Front and Tim O’Brien’s The Things They Carried would find similar themes of internal conflict and the gritty realities of battle.

Recommended

Reading Age

12-18years

Book Details

Topics
Military / War
History: U.S.
Themes
Society: War
Emotions/Behavior: Fear
Emotions/Behavior: Shame & Pride
Genre
American Literature
Historical Fiction
Period
American Civil War
Naturalism