Jessamyn west biography of martin luther king

She was an American author of short stories and novels. Date of Birth: 18.07.1902 Country: USA

Content:

1. Jessamyn West: Acclaimed American Author
2. Literary Beginnings
3. "The Friendly Persuasion" and Acclaim
4. The Quaker Influence and Social Consciousness
5. Imaginative Storytelling and Historical Roots
6. Awards and Legacy

Jessamyn West: Acclaimed American Author

Early Life and Education

Jessamyn West was born in Vernon, Indiana, on July 24, 1902.

Raised in a Quaker family, she moved to California with her family when she was six years old. West attended Fullerton Union High School and Whittier College, where she participated in the establishment of the Palmer Society.

She graduated from Whittier in 1923.

Literary Beginnings

West's first published work, the short story "99.6," appeared in 1939. She gained recognition with the publication of several short stories in literary magazines.

Her debut novel, "The Friendly Persuasion" (1945), was set in Quaker