John Henry (novel) explained

John Henry
Author:Roark Bradford
Illustrator:J. J. Lankes
Country:United States
Language:English
Genre:Novel
Publisher:Harper & Brothers
Release Date:1931
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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