Description
In Colson Whitehead's "John Henry Days," the enduring legend of the steel-driving man collides with the ephemeral world of modern journalism. The narrative follows J. Sutter, a freelance journalist on a quest to document the annual John Henry Days festival, a gathering that has become a commercialized echo of the folk hero's legacy. As Sutter navigates the eccentric attendees and the manufactured nostalgia, he uncovers layers of myth, memory, and the often-unseen labor that fuels both legend and livelihood. This novel masterfully explores themes of American identity, the commodification of history, and the search for authenticity in a media-saturated age.
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paperback
Fourth Estate
Published Jan 1, 2001
389 pages
ISBN: 9781841155692
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First Published
2001
Language
eng
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