Henry Roth

The book: Call It Sleep (1934)

When Henry Roth published his debut novel Call It Sleep in 1934, it was greeted with considerable critical acclaim though, in those troubled times, lackluster sales. Only with its paperback publication thirty years later did this novel receive the recognition it deserves—--and still enjoys.

Common questions about Henry Roth

What is Henry Roth best known for?

Henry Roth is best known for Call It Sleep, published in 1934 with 7 ratings and a 3.6 average. It is the most-rated of Henry Roth's books on SansFiction.

What genres does Henry Roth write?

Henry Roth's books on SansFiction are tagged American Fiction and Religion.