John Hersey - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 17, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Died | March 24, 1993 (age 78) |
| Birthplace | Tianjin, China |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Writing 'Hiroshima' and his contributions to journalism and literature. |
Intro
John Hersey was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American writer and journalist, widely recognized for his impactful reporting and fiction. He is best known for his book 'Hiroshima' (1946), which vividly chronicled the experiences of atomic bomb survivors and is regarded as a pioneering work of new journalism.
Early Life & Background
John Hersey was born in Tianjin, China, to American missionary parents. He spent much of his childhood in China before moving to the United States, where he attended Hotchkiss School and later Yale University.
Career Highlights
- Won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1945 for the novel 'A Bell for Adano'.
- Authored 'Hiroshima' (1946), one of the earliest comprehensive accounts of the atomic bombing's impact on civilians.
- Worked as a journalist for Time and The New Yorker.
- Served as master at Pierson College, Yale University, and taught writing there.
Trivia
- His reporting technique in 'Hiroshima' is considered foundational for literary journalism and new journalism.
- 'Hiroshima' originally appeared as an entire issue of The New Yorker in August 1946, an unprecedented editorial decision.
- He was included in Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century.
FAQs
People also ask
When was John Hersey born?
John Hersey was born the 17 June 1914.
Where is John Hersey from?
Tianjin, China.
On His Birth-Day
About June 17th, 1914, in brief:
- Historical events: A dramatic naval engagement occurred in the Gulf of California when the federal gunboat *Guerrero* engaged the mutinous *Tampico*. The battle resulted in the *Tampico* catching fire, its captain's suicide, and significant crew casualties, reflecting the tumultuous Mexican Revolution.
- Day of the week: June 17th, 1914 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: That's a Real Moving Picture from Life by Manuel Romain
- Popular movie: The Legend of Snow White directed by Orlando Corradi
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