The Red Badge of Courage (Annotated Edition)

A novel of fear, courage, and transformation — Stephen Crane’s The Red Badge of Courage is one of the first modern war novels, capturing the inner turmoil of a young soldier during the American Civil War. This annotated edition makes Crane’s masterpiece vivid and accessible with What’s Just Happened recaps after every chapter, Context Snacks on the Civil War, realism, naturalism, and Crane’s life, plus detailed analysis after the text. Character profiles (Henry Fleming, Jim Conklin, Wilson), unpacked themes (courage, fear, manhood, war, nature), and key quotes with commentary are paired with critical perspectives, making this edition invaluable for students, teachers, and general readers.