The Red Badge of Courage [Mass Market Paperback] Stephen Crane

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“Walmart 2 for 1” on cover. Cover has normal wear. Pages are clean. Binding is secure.
This well-preserved copy of Stephen Crane’s seminal work, “The Red Badge of Courage,” offers a window into one of the most significant literary achievements of the late 19th century. Published in 1895, the novel is a stark and unflinching portrayal of the psychological and physical toll of the American Civil War, following a young soldier’s journey from idealistic naivety to a brutal awakening on the battlefield. Crane’s vivid and poetic prose, informed by his own experience as a war correspondent, captures the chaos, fear, and heroism of combat with unparalleled realism. Despite its initial mixed reception, the novel is now widely regarded as a masterpiece of American literature, influencing generations of writers with its innovative narrative techniques and exploration of universal themes of courage, cowardice, and the human condition. This edition, bearing the traces of its commercial origins, presents a rare opportunity for collectors and readers alike to immerse themselves in a landmark work that forever changed the literary landscape.