The Red Badge of CourageThe Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane, Fiction, Classics, Historical, Military & Wars 12+

📕 The novel is known for its distinctive style, which includes realistic battle sequences as well as the repeated use of color imagery, and ironic tone. Separating itself from a traditional war narrative, Crane's story reflects the inner experience of its protagonist (a soldier fleeing from combat) rather than the external world around him.