The Red Badge of Courage

A War Novel

Henry Fleming, a young private in the Union Army, deserts his regiment and flees during his first battle in the American Civil War. Overcome with shame, he longs for a “red badge of courage,” a wound, to counteract his cowardice. When his regiment once again faces the Confederate enemy, Henry acts as standard-bearer after the color sergeant falls, and carries the flag bravely into battle.First published in 1895, this edition is derived from the original book. As always, this edition is complete and unabridged.