Publication of novel 'Blindfold'
Poet involved
What happened
Lieber & Lewis published Johns's mystery novel 'Blindfold' in New York City. The book tells the story of a Midwestern woman's struggle for self-realization in New York and marked his venture into prose fiction.
Literary impact
Writing 'Blindfold' allowed Johns to explore narrative and character in ways that poetry did not accommodate, deepening his understanding of structure and psychological depth. The novel's focus on a woman's journey from the Midwest to the city echoed his own geographical and artistic migration, and its commercial publication demonstrated his versatility as a writer.
Source: Project Gutenberg
