John Hersey
American journalist, novelist and academic (1914–1993)
Died aged 78GeminiUnited States
Biography
John Richard Hersey (June 17, 1914 – March 24, 1993) was an American writer and journalist. He is considered one of the earliest practitioners of the so-called New Journalism, in which storytelling techniques of fiction are adapted to non-fiction reportage. In 1999, Hiroshima, Hersey's account of the aftermath of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan, was adjudged the finest work of American journalism of the 20th century by a 36-member panel associated with New York University's journalism department.
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Career highlights
Employers / organisations
- Yale University
Notable works
- Hiroshima
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Barbara Jean DayFrances Ann Cannon
Awards & honours (5)
- Rome Prize
- Pulitzer Prize for the Novel
- Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards
- National Jewish Book Awards
- The Hillman Prize for Book Journalism
Quick answers about John Hersey
- How old was John Hersey?
- John Hersey died on March 24, 1993 at the age of 78.
- When is John Hersey's birthday?
- John Hersey was born on June 17, 1914.
- Where was John Hersey born?
- John Hersey was born in Tianjin.
- What is John Hersey's zodiac sign?
- John Hersey's zodiac sign is Gemini.
- What is John Hersey's nationality?
- John Hersey is a citizen of United States.
- What does John Hersey do?
- John Hersey is known as journalist, novelist, essayist, writer.
- Who has John Hersey been married to?
- According to Wikidata, John Hersey's spouses include Barbara Jean Day, Frances Ann Cannon.
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