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Easton Press Red Badge Of Courage Stephen Crane Illustrated Leather Collectors ________________________________________________________ The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane Illustrated by John Steuart Curry 100 Greatest Books Ever Written Published by Easton Press, Norwalk, CT (1980) Collector's Edition - Bound in Genuine Leather Condition: LIKE NEW Condition 1st Edition Collector's Edition Easton Press Leather Bound Hardcover Book! The binding is tight and all 170 pages within are bright white with no writing, underlining, high-lighting, rips, tears, bends, or folds. It has a full leather cover with gilt decoration and raised bands, printed on acid-neutral paper with sewn pages, all edges gilt, and a permanently bound-in satin-ribbon bookmark. The covers are in perfect condition. You will be happy with this one! Always handled carefully and packaged securely! Buy with confidence from a seller who takes the time to show you the details and not use just stock photos. Please check out all my pictures and email with any questions! Thanks for looking! 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, who carries a flag. Although Crane was born after the war, and had not at the time experienced battle first-hand, the novel is known for its realism and naturalism. He began writing what would become his second novel in 1894, using various contemporary and written accounts (such as those published previously by Century Magazine) as inspiration. It is believed that he based the fictional battle on that of Chancellorsville; he may also have interviewed veterans of the 124th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment, commonly known as the Orange Blossoms. Initially shortened and serialized in newspapers in December 1894, the novel was published in full in October 1895. A longer version of the work, based on Crane's original manuscript, was published in 1982. 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. Also notable for its use of what Crane called a "psychological portrayal of fear", the novel's allegorical and symbolic qualities are often debated by critics. Several of the themes that the story explores are maturation, heroism, cowardice, and the indifference of nature. The Red Badge of Courage garnered widespread acclaim, what H. G. Wells called "an orgy of praise", shortly after its publication, making Crane an instant celebrity at the age of twenty-four. The novel and its author did have their initial detractors, however, including author and veteran Ambrose Bierce. Adapted several times for the screen, the novel became a bestseller. It has never been out of print and is now thought to be Crane's most important work and a major American text. About Easton Press Books (from their website): Easton Press is a world-leader in the design and development of fine leather-bound books, stamped on the spine with 22kt gold. For over three decades, we have been serving the needs of collectors to acquire luxurious volumes of lasting meaning, beauty and importance. We take great pride and pleasure in presenting collectors and enthusiasts with a wide variety of heirloom editions, made to exacting standards and meant to be cherished for generations of readers. You will savor the classic editions of Moby Dick, Jane Eyre, and The Odyssey with our landmark series, The Greatest Books Ever Written. We continue to offer exquisite signed editions by distinguished authors such as Diana Gabaldon, Anne Rice, Neil Gaiman, Madeleine Albright and Condoleezza Rice. Our Deluxe Limited Editions, hand-numbered and beautifully re-created from important historical volumes, will delight even the most discerning book collectors. And our superb selection of leather-bound coffee-table books make the perfect gift for any sports, history, or children's book collector. These are just a few of our many selections. Easton Press editions are bound in the U.S.A. with imported materials and have been shipped to collectors in 130 countries around the world. 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