The Red Badge of Courage And Other Stories: The Red Badge of Courage; the Veteran; the Open Boat; the Bride Comes to Yellow Sky; the Blue Hotel; a Poker Game - Brossura

Crane, Stephen

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ISBN 10: 0140390812 ISBN 13: 9780140390810

Casa editrice: Penguin Classics, 1992

Riassunto

Henry Fleming, a raw Union 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 from the Confederate enemy in his first encounter and then witnesses the horrible death of a friend. Caught in the nightmare of war, Fleming is finally driven by anger and confusion to a true act of courage. Although this is a narrative of tremendous impact that contains detailed descriptions of the sounds and heat of battle, Pascal Covici, Jr., makes clear in his introduction that Crane's ultimate concerns are with a battle on another front - the battle waged in Henry Fleming's mind as he reacts to "reality, " confronts duty and fear, and comes to terms with himself and his world.

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L'autore

Stephen Crane was an American novelist, short story writer, poet, and journalist. 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.

Product Description

RO40117805. THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE AND OTHER STORIES. 1991. In-8. Broché. Bon état, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur frais. 323 pages.. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon

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• Editore: Penguin Classics
• Data di pubblicazione: 1992
• ISBN 10: 0140390812
• ISBN 13: 9780140390810
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 336