The Red Badge of Courage
A novel set during the American Civil War that follows a young private grappling with fear, shame, and his desire for a wound to prove his courage. The story explores the psychological turmoil of battle from an intimate, impressionistic perspective.
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Ranked #486 of 1942 · 174 pages · Published 1855
Mentioned 2× on The Joe Rogan Experience across 2 episodes, most recently on Mar 17, 2023.
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Mentioned by Shane Gillis · 02:27:54 · ▶︎ Watch this moment on YouTube (approximate) · Source: Transcript (podscripts.co)
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