The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane

The Red Badge of Courage

Stephen Crane

148 pages first pub 1895 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Following the experiences of 19-year-old Henry Fleming, a recruit in the American Civil War, the story is about the meaning of courage. One of the most influential American anti-war stories ever written.

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Moods

reflective 54%
adventurous 45%
tense 45%
dark 43%
emotional 36%
challenging 33%
sad 21%
informative 12%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 1%

Pace

slow 48%
medium 30%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 13%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | No: 6% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

2.87

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