The Red Badge of Courage (Chump Change Edition) - Crane, Stephen
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Unabridged version of The Red Badge of Courage, by Stephen Crane, offered here for chump change. A breakthrough novel of American literature, it changed the perception of what literature should be or do. The book tells the ambitious tale of Henry Fleming, Civil War soldier, who tries to avenge his feelings of cowardice with a wound, a "red badge," so that none could accuse him thereafter of any inappropriate action. Read the resonating tale that has never been out of print for over 100 years in this affordably printed volume. Contents Chapter 1 3 Chapter 2 7 Chapter 3 11 Chapter 4 15 Chapter 5…mehr

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Unabridged version of The Red Badge of Courage, by Stephen Crane, offered here for chump change. A breakthrough novel of American literature, it changed the perception of what literature should be or do. The book tells the ambitious tale of Henry Fleming, Civil War soldier, who tries to avenge his feelings of cowardice with a wound, a "red badge," so that none could accuse him thereafter of any inappropriate action. Read the resonating tale that has never been out of print for over 100 years in this affordably printed volume. Contents Chapter 1 3 Chapter 2 7 Chapter 3 11 Chapter 4 15 Chapter 5 17 Chapter 6 20 Chapter 7 23 Chapter 8 24 Chapter 9 27 Chapter 10 29 Chapter 11 31 Chapter 12 34 Chapter 13 37 Chapter 14 39 Chapter 15 42 Chapter 16 43 Chapter 17 46 Chapter 18 48 Chapter 19 50 Chapter 20 52 Chapter 21 55 Chapter 22 57 Chapter 23 59 Chapter 24 61
Autorenporträt
Stephen Crane was born on November 1, 1871, in America. He was known for his short story, novels, and poems. He produced many stories novels and poems that are still recognized by modern critics. Crane was the ninth child of Methodist parents. He started writing at the age of four and by sixteen many of his works got published. He wasn't much interested in studies but had a great interest in fraternity. In 1891, he left Syracuse University and started working as a reporter and writer. He wrote his first novel in 1893 which was a Bowery tale, named Maggie: A Girl of the Streets. He won awards for the novel The Red Badge of Courage which was based on the Civil War that he wrote in 1895, without any war experience. In 1896, Crane endured a highly publicized scandal after appearing as a witness at the trial of a suspected prostitute, an acquaintance named Dora Clark. Later in the same year, he traveled to Cuba as a war correspondent. At the age of 28 Crane died due to tuberculosis in a Black Forest sanatorium in Germany. Crane was an important figure in American literature during the time of his death.