{"product_id":"2940015818918","title":"The Red Badge of Courage (THE GREAT CLASSICS LIBRARY)","description":"The Red Badge of Courage is a war novel that takes place during the American Civil War, about a young private of the Union Army, Henry Fleming, who flees from the field of battle. Overcome with shame, he longs for a wound—a \"red badge of courage\"—to counteract his cowardice. When his regiment once again faces the\u003cbr\u003eenemy, Henry acts as standard-bearer.\u003cbr\u003eAlthough Crane was born after the war, and had not at the time experienced \u003cbr\u003ebattle first-hand, the novel is known for its realism. He began writing what would become his second novel in 1893, using various contemporary and written accounts (such as those published previously by Century Magazine) as inspiration. It is believed that he based the fictional battle on that of Chancellorsville; he may also have interviewed veterans of the 124th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the Orange Blossoms. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInitially shortened and serialized in newspapers in December 1894, the novel was published in full in October 1895.  \u003cbr\u003eThe novel is known for its distinctive style, which includes realistic battle sequences as well as the repeated use of color imagery, and ironic tone. Separating itself from a traditional war narrative, Crane's story reflects the inner experience of its protagonist—a soldier fleeing from combat—rather than the external world around him.","brand":"Revenant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47081119875312,"sku":"2940015818918","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940015818918_p0.jpg?v=1763624995","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940015818918","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}