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Informationen zum Autor Stephen Crane (1871-1900) was born in New Jersey and was the last of fourteen children. While The Red Badge of Courage is considered Crane's masterpiece, he is also known for another brilliant yet grim work of fiction, Maggie, A Girl of the Streets (1893), as well as his poetry and journalism. Crane moved to Europe in 1897 and died in Germany at the age of twenty-nine from tuberculosis. Klappentext ENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATEDBY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIPThe story of a young soldier's quest for manhood during the American Civil War. EACH ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: - A concise introduction that gives readers important background information- A chronology of the author's life and work- A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context- An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations- Detailed explanatory notes- Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work- Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction- A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experienceEnriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential.SERIES EDITED BY CYNTHIA BRANTLEY JOHNSON Zusammenfassung Enriched Classics offer readers accessible editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and commentary. Each book includes educational tools alongside the text! enabling students and readers alike to gain a deeper and more developed understanding of the writer and their work. The Red Badge of Courage is a powerful tale of the American Civil War. The book has garnered international acclaim for its realism and psychological depth in telling the story of a young soldier and his reaction to the horrors of war. Enriched Classics enhance your engagement by introducing and explaining the historical and cultural significance of the work! the author’s personal history! and what impact this book had on subsequent scholarship. Each book includes discussion questions that help clarify and reinforce major themes and reading recommendations for further research. Read with confidence. ...
