RED BADGE OF COURAGE

Henry Fleming, a raw Union Army recruit in the American Civil War, is anxious to confirm his patriotism and manhood - to earn his `badge of courage`. But his dreams of heroism and invulnerability are soon shattered when he flees the Confederate enemy during his baptism of fire and then witnesses the horrible death of a friend. Plunged unwillingly into the nightmare of war, Fleming survives by sheer luck and instinct. This edition of Stephen Crane`s poignant classic is supplemented by five of his acclaimed short stories as well as selected poetry, offering the full range of this great American author`s extraordinary talent.