The Red Badge of Courage (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition) - Crane, Stephen
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An instant international bestseller when first published in 1895, Stephen Crane's fictional narrative recounts one soldier's experiences during the American Civil War (1860-1865). The Red Badge of Courage is a psychological portrait of fear. By turns gripping, lyrical, and deeply sensitive, the book chronicles the repercussions of war on the individual and collective psyche. Rather than describing battles and military campaigns, or settling the true cause of this devastating conflict, Crane brings to life the unimaginable for today's readers. Written before Crane had become a celebrity war…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
An instant international bestseller when first published in 1895, Stephen Crane's fictional narrative recounts one soldier's experiences during the American Civil War (1860-1865). The Red Badge of Courage is a psychological portrait of fear. By turns gripping, lyrical, and deeply sensitive, the book chronicles the repercussions of war on the individual and collective psyche. Rather than describing battles and military campaigns, or settling the true cause of this devastating conflict, Crane brings to life the unimaginable for today's readers. Written before Crane had become a celebrity war correspondent and seen battle firsthand, the book set the standard for realistic war literature for a century to come. This literary tour de force exposes the tragic irony of war as experienced by common soldiers rather than generals and bystanders. Includes an afterword by Amy Kaplan and a detail biographical timeline.
Autorenporträt
Stephen Crane was an American writer known for his innovative contributions to literature, particularly in realism, naturalism, and impressionism. Born on November 1, 1871, in Newark, New Jersey, to Jonathan Townley Crane and Mary Helen Peck Crane, he was the youngest of fourteen children. He briefly attended Syracuse University before pursuing a career in journalism and fiction. His novel The Red Badge of Courage brought him widespread acclaim for its vivid depiction of war s psychological impact. Crane also worked as a war correspondent, covering conflicts such as the Greco-Turkish War and the Spanish-American War, experiences that influenced his later writings. His short stories, including The Open Boat, and poetry, such as War Is Kind, showcased his talent for exploring human struggle and existential uncertainty. Despite his literary achievements, he faced financial difficulties and suffered from declining health. He died of tuberculosis on June 5, 1900, in Badenweiler, Germany, at the age of 28. His experimental style and psychological depth influenced later writers, securing his place as one of the most significant literary figures of his generation.