John Hersey was an American writer and journalist born on June 17, 1914 in China. He is known as one of the first practitioners of New Journalism, a style of writing that combines traditional journalistic techniques with literary devices. He is best known for his novel Hiroshima, which was published in 1946.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $85 Million (2024)
About
American Writer and Journalist known as one of the first practitioners of New Journalism.
Before Fame
He wrote articles for Time and Life magazine during World War II.
Trivia
He wrote a 31,000-word article titled Hiroshima documenting the use of the atomic bomb on Japan.
Family Life
He married Clare Boothe Luce.
Associated With
He was good friends with Writer Ralph Ellison.