Classic Reads: “The Red Badge of Courage” by Stephen Crane

Recently I’ve had the opportunity to re-read some classic novels. In April, I posted about Mary Webb’s Precious Bane and more recently I’ve had the opportunity to check out Stephen Crane’s The Red Badge of Courage.(first published 1895.)

Most of you are probably very familiar with what this book is about even if you haven’t read it yet. In summary, the story charts the progress of a young recruit, Henry Fleming, in the USA’s war between the states.

It’s probably worth noting that the civil wa...