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 Dust-jacket illustration for John Henry | |
| Author | Roark Bradford |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | J. J. Lankes |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | Harper & Brothers |
| Publication date | 1931 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 225 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
[edit]- ↑ Taylor, Welford Dunaway (1999). The Woodcut Art of J.J. Lankes. David R. Godine. p. 25. ISBN 1-56792-049-7.
- ↑ Dorson, Richard M. (1965). "The Career of "John Henry"". Western Folklore. 24 (3): 155–163. doi:10.2307/1498069. ISSN 0043-373X.
- ↑ "On the Boston Stage: Colonial Theatre". The Boston Globe. December 26, 1939. p. 23. Retrieved February 15, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
