Like the Carroll volume above, this edition of the seasoned veteran provides a new twist. Crane's Badge was originally serialized in the New York Press in 1894, a year before the story was published in novel form. This volume offers both the slightly different serial version and the finished work. Though every library no doubt has numerous copies of Red Badge, academic and public libraries supporting American literature curricula should pop for this one, too, especially at the price.

Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

A classic work of American literature . . . in full, as the author wrote it. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

This is Red Badge as Crane actually wrote it. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Crane's classic story of Henry Fleming's rite of passage in the Civil War is superbly narrated by Walter Lewis. His voice is extremely versatile and expressive. Although Henry and the men of his regiment are from New York, Lewis's Midwestern accent ably conveys the rural character of the personalities in the work. The narration is done just as well; when hearing of the panic of Henry's regiment at the second Confederate assault, one can sense the terror that can so quickly seize and carry away men in battle. There is music interspersed in the action, usually to indicate chapter or side breaks. The effect is mixed. Some listeners (as well as this reviewer) may expect music from the period, martial or popular, rather than the orchestral pieces presented. The cover notes, for the most part, are equal to the performance. M.T.F. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

"the 'Kearny Patch'...today is even better known by its fictitious name, 'The Red Badge of Courage.'" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

"Crane's staple gets a facelift here thanks to historical scholar Charles J. LaRocca and numerous illustrations." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

The long-lost words of The Red Badge of Courage restored to Crane's novel. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

One of those rarities--a new edition of a classic that really does make a major change in the interpretation of the novel. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

"As to 'masterpiece,' there is no doubt that The Red Badge of Courage is that."

--Joseph Conrad --This text refers to the Paperback edition.