The best-known work by famed American writer Stephen Crane, The Red Badge of Courage is a compelling exploration of human emotion in the midst of battle. Revered for its pioneering style, the book explores themes of maturation, cowardice, and nature’s cruelty. One of the most innovative writers of his generation, Crane’s other notable works include “The Open Boat,” “The Blue Hotel,” “The Brides Comes to Yellow Sky,” and “The Upturned Face.” All of these stories are now available in one chic and affordable edition as part of the Word Cloud Classics series from Canterbury Classics. This edition includes: - The Red Badge of Courage - The Open Boat - The Blue Hotel - The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky - The Upturned Face Lexile score: 890L American author Stephen Crane (1871 – 1900) was prolific throughout his short life, writing notable works in the Realist tradition as well as early examples of American naturalism and impressionism. He is recognized by modern critics as one of the most innovative writers of his generation.