The Red Badge of Courage - Couverture souple

Crane, Stephen

 
9781906230753: The Red Badge of Courage

Synopsis

Henry Fleming leaves his widowed mother behind and marches off to join a war that is tearing his country apart. His regiment has yet to be tested in the fire of battle. Together the soldiers wait while distant guns rumble and the lights of enemy campfires flicker on the hills beyond a darkened river. The young man recalls his childhood dreams of valiant combat. Will he pass the test and return home to tell others of his triumphs on the battlefield? Or will he flee at the first sign of real danger? And what of his fellow soldiers, whose lives are caught up with his once the fighting begins? Will they examine the young man for any sign of real courage – or will he slink away in shame?

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À propos de l?auteur

American author Stephen Crane (1871-1900) was prolific throughout his short life. He wrote notable works in the realist tradition as well as early examples of American naturalism and impressionism. He is recognised by modern critics as one of the most innovative writers of his generation.

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