John Brown's Body
About this book
*John Brown's Body* is an American epic poem written by Stephen Vincent Benét in 1928. The poem's title references the radical abolitionist John Brown, who raided the federal armory at Harpers Ferry, Virginia in October 1859. Benét's poem covers the history of the American Civil War. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1929. It was written while Benét was living in Paris after receiving a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1926.
Reader Profile
· 392 pages · ≈ 7 h 16 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read John Brown's Body?
About ≈ 7 h 16 m — 392 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is John Brown's Body?
392 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is John Brown's Body?
It sits on the Poetry, Drama, History shelves.
Is John Brown's Body in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in John Brown's Body?
The main characters include John Brown (1800-1859).
Where does John Brown's Body take place?
It is set in Harpers Ferry (W. Va.), United States during Civil War, 1861-1865, John Brown's Raid, 1859.
Who wrote John Brown's Body?
Stephen Vincent Benét.
Where can I read John Brown's Body online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library