John Henry (novel)
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| 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]
