First Published in 1895, THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE is set during the Civil War. The novel follows the development of an ordinary Union soldier as he experiences the reality of war. It has been called the first modern war novel.

First Published in 1895, THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE is set during the Civil War. The novel follows the development of an ordinary Union soldier as he experiences the reality of war. It has been called the first modern war novel.