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John Henry

John Henry

John Henry
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John Henry

by Bradford, Roark (1896 - 1948)

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New York: Literary Guild, (Harpers), 1931. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good;/No Dust Jacket. Illustrations by J.J. Lankes.

Publisher's patterned cloth, foil label on spine. Decorated endpages. Top edge stained blue. Foil label small chipping on lower edge. Spine sun-faded. Lacking the Dust Jacket. 8vo; 21 cm.; 8.25 inches; 225 pages plus publisher's Adds. Illustrated with 16 Woodcuts by J.J. Lankes including a two-color frontispiece. First Edition, First Printing.. The story based on the Ballad of John Henry, the "steel-drivin' man"; based on the African-American folk hero. It was made into a Broadway play and later a musical featuring Paul Robeson in the title role and Julie Anne as Ruby Elzy.

Background:
Roark Bradford was an American short story writer and novelist. At the time of his death, Bradford's writings were very popular. Since the 1940s, however, much of his body of work has been reevaluated. Many criticize his work as patronizing and demeaning in its portrayal of black characters. [wiki]

Ref: Ency of Ark; Hathi

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Bookseller
Blind Horse Books [ABAA - FABA] US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
15402
Title
John Henry
Author
Bradford, Roark (1896 - 1948)
Illustrator
Illustrations by J.J. Lankes
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Very Good;
Jacket Condition
No Dust Jacket
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First Edition, First Printing
Publisher
Literary Guild, (Harpers)
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
1931
Keywords
American Folk-Tales; African-American; Book Illustration; John Henry; Fables

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