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Book Review of The Red Badge of Courage (Dover Thrift Edition)

The Red Badge of Courage (Dover Thrift Edition)
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Stephen Crane takes great pains in creating a sensory experience that is unparallelled in war books for young adults. This classic is more than a coming of age tale. It is a parable of life and a fine example of literary excellence. I remember reading and loving it in school and each new reading exposes me to a memorable historical experience that I will never be able to witness any other way.