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Red Badge of Courage; An Episode of the American Civil War

Red Badge of Courage; An Episode of the American Civil War

By: Stephen Crane
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 In the heat of battle, there comes a moment when a soldier must surrender to the whims of fate, pushing forward without hesitation. The complexities of living, dying, and the morality of war can be pondered later. In this gripping narrative, the spirit of the bayonet takes hold, transforming a young soldier as he navigates the harrowing crucible of combat, emerging forever changed. Stephen Cranes timeless novel offers an intimate look into the psyche of a young man confronting the chaos of war—a journey that will haunt him in sweat and panic for years to come. Narrated by Mike Vendetti, Purple Heart, November 1965 (Summary by Mike Vendetti).Copyright International Ambient Sounds Art Literary History & Criticism World
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  • 024 - Chapter 24

    024 - Chapter 24
    Jan 24 2026
    In the heat of battle, there comes a moment when a soldier must surrender to the whims of fate, pushing forward without hesitation. The complexities of living, dying, and the morality of war can be pondered later. In this gripping narrative, the spirit of the bayonet takes hold, transforming a young soldier as he navigates the harrowing crucible of combat, emerging forever changed. Stephen Cranes timeless novel offers an intimate look into the psyche of a young man confronting the chaos of war—a journey that will haunt him in sweat and panic for years to come. Narrated by Mike Vendetti, Purple Heart, November 1965 (Summary by Mike Vendetti).
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    10 mins
  • 023 - Chapter 23

    023 - Chapter 23
    Jan 23 2026
    In the heat of battle, there comes a moment when a soldier must surrender to the whims of fate, pushing forward without hesitation. The complexities of living, dying, and the morality of war can be pondered later. In this gripping narrative, the spirit of the bayonet takes hold, transforming a young soldier as he navigates the harrowing crucible of combat, emerging forever changed. Stephen Cranes timeless novel offers an intimate look into the psyche of a young man confronting the chaos of war—a journey that will haunt him in sweat and panic for years to come. Narrated by Mike Vendetti, Purple Heart, November 1965 (Summary by Mike Vendetti).
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    11 mins
  • 022 - Chapter 22

    022 - Chapter 22
    Jan 22 2026
    In the heat of battle, there comes a moment when a soldier must surrender to the whims of fate, pushing forward without hesitation. The complexities of living, dying, and the morality of war can be pondered later. In this gripping narrative, the spirit of the bayonet takes hold, transforming a young soldier as he navigates the harrowing crucible of combat, emerging forever changed. Stephen Cranes timeless novel offers an intimate look into the psyche of a young man confronting the chaos of war—a journey that will haunt him in sweat and panic for years to come. Narrated by Mike Vendetti, Purple Heart, November 1965 (Summary by Mike Vendetti).
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    11 mins
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