Henry Fleming just wants to be a hero. So when he gets the chance to fight in the American Civil War he signs up right away. But out on the battlefield it's a long way from home, and the reality of war is not as romantic as he thought. When you're doomed if you fight and doomed if you run, what's a man to do? Henry doesn't want to be a coward, but sometimes courage is the hardest thing to find. Follow him on his journey of discovery, where the boundaries of right and
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This book is about war stories. It was not war on a grand scale neither war as the recent horror. But there are still many occasions for personal heroism, not less than ever. And there are plenty of opportunities to exercise this trained and appreciated power of understanding and compassion, as the author Stephen Crane has.

The story centers on Maggie, a young girl from the Bowery who is driven to unfortunate circumstances by poverty and solitude. The story opens with Jimmie, Maggie's brother, as he fights a gang of boys from an opposing neighborhood. He is saved by his friend, Pete, and comes home to a brutal and drunken father. As years pass and their father dies, Jimmie hardens into a sneering, aggressive, cynical youth and Maggie begins to work in a shirt factory, but her attempts to improve her life are undermined by her mother's drunken rages. Maggie begins to date Jimmie's friend Pete, who has a job as a...

The Red Badge of Courage is a war novel by American author Stephen Crane. Taking place during the American Civil War, the story is 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 enemy, Henry acts as standard-bearer, who carries a flag. Although Crane was born after the war, and had not at the time experienced battle first-hand, the novel is known for its distinctive style, which includes realistic battle sequences...

This meticulously edited short story collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Table of Contents: - Maggie: A Girl of the Streets - George's Mother - The Third Violet - The Monster - The Little Regiment and Other Episodes from the American Civil War: - The Little Regiment - Three Miraculous Soldiers - A Mystery of Heroism - An Indiana Campaign - A Grey Sleeve - The Veteran - The Open Boat and Other Stories: - The Open Boat - A Man and Some Others - The Bride comes to Yellow Sky - The Wise Men - The Five White Mice - Flanagan and His Short -...

e-artnow presents to you this Stephen Crane poetry collection meticulously edited with a functional and detailed table of contents: The Black Riders and Other Lines Black riders came from the sea Three little birds in a row In the desert Yes, I have a thousand tongues Once there came a man God fashioned the ship of the world carefully Mystic shadow, bending near me I looked here I stood upon a high place Should the wide world roll away In a lonely place And the sins of the fathers shall be If there is a witness to my little life There was a crimson clash of war Tell brave deeds of war Charity...

"The Red Badge of Courage" - Taking place during the American Civil War, the story is 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. "The Little Regiment and Other Episodes from the American Civil War" is a collection of short stories with the Civil War as the main theme: The Little Regiment Three Miraculous Soldiers A Mystery of Heroism An Indiana Campaign A Grey Sleeve The Veteran

"The Little Regiment and Other Episodes from the American Civil War" is a collection of short stories with the Civil War as the main theme: The Little Regiment Three Miraculous Soldiers A Mystery of Heroism An Indiana Campaign A Grey Sleeve The Veteran Stephen Crane (1871-1900) was an American poet, novelist, and short story writer. Prolific throughout his short life, he wrote notable works in the Realist tradition as well as early examples of American Naturalism and Impressionism. He is recognized by modern critics as one of the most innovative writers of his generation.

Stephen Crane's 'The Complete Fiction of Stephen Crane' is a comprehensive collection of the works of this influential American author. Known for his vivid imagery and psychologically intense narratives, Crane's writing style is emblematic of naturalism and realism literature. His exploration of human nature, particularly in extreme circumstances, offers readers a glimpse into the harsh realities of life during the late 19th century. Through his detailed character studies and gripping plots, Crane captures the struggles of his protagonists with remarkable depth and sensitivity. Stephen...