The Red Badge of Courage (Unabridged)

By: Stephen Crane

Narrated by: Christopher M. Walsh

An early classic of American literature, The Red Badge of Courage tells the story of Henry Fleming, a young soldier in the Union Army, who flees the battlefield and later returns in shame, seeking to redeem himself by receiving a war wound - a “red badge of courage” - in the conflict.

Hailed for over a century as one of the finest-ever war novels, Crane’s tale is an early example of American realism and naturalism. Even though the author had never seen a battlefield, he has been praised for its accurate and chilling portrait of war.

The Red Badge of Courage was an immediate sensation and soon became an international best seller, cementing Crane as a celebrated literary talent at just 24. It has gone on to become one of the most widely admired books of early American literature.

This unabridged audiobook also includes a brief biography of the author.

Public Domain (P)2019 Ft. Raphael Publishing Company

The Southern accent on the Northerners!

The drama of the battle scene was very descriptive. Overall, it was a pretty good book.

A different kind of story

When I got this book I didn’t know what to expect because I knew nothing about it. The author did an exceptional job of displaying how “the youth” came to a better understanding of himself during the course of just a few battles, even though the author had never personally experienced a battle himself.

Short and sweet

A short, quick read of fiction about the Civil War. I found the writing style intriguing. The story was interesting but not compelling.

Masterfully Read

I received a review copy of this audiobook.
The narrator adds a significant amount to this Classic. I highly recommend this edition.

Breathtakingly beautiful, brutal, and real

This novel pulls you into the middle of battle and never lets go. The description is brutal yet beautiful. I listened in two sittings. It was narrated perfectly. It should be a must-read for students.