On October 3, 1895, The Red Badge of Courage, the first American novel to portray the Civil War from the perspective of a soldier, was published in book form. The enormously popular short novel was originally published by a newspaper one section at a time.
In October of 1895, Stephen Crane’s novel about the Civil War, The Red Badge of Courage, was published. In the book, Crane tells the story of a young private, Henry Fleming, who experiences battle for the first time as a soldier in the (fictional) 304th New York Regiment. Throughout the story, Henry–or “the youth,” as Crane refers to him–grapples with what it means to be brave under fire and … Read more »
Distinguished scholar-teachers Amy and Leon Kass demonstrate how short stories, speeches, and songs can be used to enhance civic education and how a pedagogical approach that stresses learning through inquiry can make primary sources come alive for students of all ages.
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