The Red Badge of Courage (1895)
0.1508Canon Score · ranked #150 all time
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About the book
The Red Badge of Courage is a war novel by American author Stephen Crane (1871–1900). 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.
Why it ranks #150
Every list on which The Red Badge of Courage appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| OCLC/WorldCat Top 500 Novels (2019) | Editorial list | #56 / 500 |
| The Novel 100 (Burt) | Editorial list | #58 / 100 |
| Guardian 1000 Novels (2009) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| Bloom, The Western Canon (1994) | Editorial list | Selected |