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 Dust-jacket illustration for John Henry | |
| Author | Roark Bradford |
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| 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. It was made into a Broadway play and later a musical featuring Paul Robeson in the title role and Ruby Elzy as Julie Anne.
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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. It was made into a Broadway play and later a musical featuring Paul Robeson in the title role and Ruby Elzy as Julie Anne.