1863

Henry Fleming, a young Union soldier, struggles with his conflicting emotions about violence, death, and the nature of bravery in this ironic, skeptical account of the Civil War. The Reader's Digest edition contains the complete text of the first American edition, published iy D. Appleton and Company in 1895.

American writer Stephen Crane is best known for his classic depiction of the American Civil War in his novel "The Red Badge of Courage". It is the story of a 19-year-old boy named Henry Fleming who struggles to overcome his fear in battle. "The Red Badge of Courage" is widely regarded for its realistic depiction of a young man in battle and of the true meaning of courage. In addition to this classic novel several other of Crane''s more popular shorter works have been added. These stories include the following: "The Veteran", "A Mystery of Heroism", "An Episode of War", "Ouida's Masterpiece", "The Gratitude of a Nation".