John Henry (novel)

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John Henry
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Dust-jacket illustration for John Henry
Author Roark Bradford
Illustrator J. J. Lankes
LanguageEnglish
Genre Novel
Publisher Harper & Brothers
Publication date
1931
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (Hardback & Paperback)
Pages225 pp

John Henry is a 1931 novel by Roark Bradford and illustrated by woodcut artist J. J. Lankes, based on the African-American folk hero of the same name. [1] [2] It was made into a Broadway play by Bradford and Jacques Wolfe in 1939 featuring Paul Robeson in the title role and Ruby Elzy as Julie Anne. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ Taylor, Welford Dunaway (1999). The Woodcut Art of J.J. Lankes. David R. Godine. p. 25. ISBN   1-56792-049-7.
  2. ↑ Dorson, Richard M. (1965). "The Career of "John Henry"" . Western Folklore . 24 (3): 155–163. doi:10.2307/1498069. ISSN   0043-373X.
  3. ↑ "On the Boston Stage: Colonial Theatre". The Boston Globe . December 26, 1939. p. 23. Retrieved February 15, 2025– via Newspapers.com.
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