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John Henry Days is a 2001 novel by American author Colson Whitehead. This is his second full-length work. Plot summary. Building the railways that made America, John Henry died with a hammer in his hand moments after competing against a steam drill in a battle of endurance. The story of his death made him a legend.
- Colson Whitehead
- 2001
John Henry Days. 4,112 likes · 106 talking about this. John Henry Days is an annual 3 day festival held on the second weekend of July. The festival starts.
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1 de jan. de 2001 · John Henry Days. Colson Whitehead. 3.63. 3,155 ratings354 reviews. Colson Whitehead’s eagerly awaited and triumphantly acclaimed new novel is on one level a multifaceted retelling of the story of John Henry, the black steel-driver who died outracing a machine designed to replace him.
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28 de jun. de 2021 · John Henry days : a novel. by. Whitehead, Colson, 1969-. Publication date. 2001. Topics. Henry, John (Legendary character) -- Fiction, Henry, John (Legendary character), African American journalists -- Fiction, Race relations -- Fiction, Racism -- Fiction, African American journalists, Race relations, Racism, West Virginia -- Fiction ...
14 de mai. de 2002 · John Henry Days is an acrobatic, intellectually dazzling, and laugh-out-loud funny book that will be read and talked about for years to come. Look for Colson Whitehead’s new novel, Crook Manifesto! Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more. Read it now.
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John Henry Days is a novel of extraordinary scope and mythic power that juxtaposes history with popular culture, the blatant bigotry of the past with the more insidious racism of the present, and laugh-out-loud humor with unforgettable poignancy.
John Henry Days is an acrobatic, intellectually dazzling, and laugh-out-loud funny book that will be read and talked about for years to come.Look for Colson Whitehead’s new novel, Crook Manifesto, coming soon!
