John Hersey
Born in 1914
History
John Richard Hersey was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American writer known for pioneering "new journalism," which combines fictional storytelling techniques with nonfiction reporting.
His account of the Hiroshima bombing aftermath was deemed the finest piece of journalism of the 20th century by a New York University panel.
Hersey's work is characterized by its fusion of novel-like narrative devices and factual reporting, setting a new standard for journalistic writing.
His ability to humanize large-scale events through individual stories made his work particularly impactful and influential in the field of journalism.
