John Henry Days

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Colson Whitehead

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'John Henry Days' is a novel of extraordinary scope and mythic power. Recognised as one of the novels of 2001, it establishes Colson Whitehead as one of the pre-eminent young American writers of our time. 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. Over a century later, J. Sutter, a freelance journalist and accomplished expense account abuser, is sent to West Virginia to cover the launch of a new postage stamp at the first 'John Henry Days' festival. John Henry Days is a riveting portrait of America. Through a patchwork of interweaving histories Colson Whitehead triumphantly reveals how a nation creates its present through the stories it tells of its past.

Author Biography:

Colson Whitehead was born in New York City in 1969 and graduated from Harvard College in 1991. He has written four novels, including the Pulitzer-Prize-nominated John Henry Days. He has written for, amongst others, the New York Times, Salon and Village Voice.

Release date NZ

June 5th, 2002

Author

Colson Whitehead

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Pages

400

Dimensions

129x198x24

ISBN-13

9781841155708

Product ID

1646489

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