The red badge of courage and other stories / Crane, Stephen

Contains six stories by nineteenth-century American writer Stephen Crane, including the title selection which explores the psychological effects of war through the experiences of a Union recruit in the Civil War whose dreams of glory are shattered by the realities of battle.

Presents Stephen Crane's novella about a Union recruit in the Civil War whose dreams of glory are shattered by the realities of battle, and includes four other stories, an introduction, explanatory notes, and a composition and publication history.

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".