John Henry (novel)

John Henry (novel)

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name = John Henry
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image_caption = dust-jacket illustration for "John Henry"
author = Roark Bradford
illustrator = J. J. Lankes
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country = United States
language = English
series =
genre = Novel
publisher = Harper & Brothers
release_date = 1931
english_release_date =
media_type = Print (Hardback & Paperback)
pages = 225 pp
isbn = NA
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"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.

Quotes

*"Show me the machine I can beat it"

References

*cite book | last=Bleiler | first=Everett | authorlink=Everett F. Bleiler | title=The Checklist of Fantastic Literature | location=Chicago | publisher=Shasta Publishers | pages=58 | date=1948


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