John Henry (novel)
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John Henry | |
dust-jacket illustration for John Henry |
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Author | Roark Bradford |
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Illustrator | J. J. Lankes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genre(s) | Novel |
Publisher | Harper & Brothers |
Publication date | 1931 |
Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
Pages | 225 pp |
ISBN | NA |
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. It was made into a Broadway play and later a musical featuring Paul Robeson in the title role and Ruby Elzy as Julie Anne.
[edit] Quotes
- "Show me the machine I can beat it"
[edit] References
- Bleiler, Everett (1948). The Checklist of Fantastic Literature. Chicago: Shasta Publishers, 58.