Joseph Hergesheimer
Joseph Hergesheimer was among the most highly paid and praised American novelists of the 1920s, known for his richly textured historical romances and his meticulous prose style. His reputation faded rapidly after the Depression.
Works
- Java HeadNovel of romance and cultural conflict between American and Chinese families during maritime trade
- The Three Black PennysMultigenerational family saga following industrial growth and moral decline in America
- Linda CondonPsychological portrait of a beautiful woman's isolation and spiritual emptiness amid wealth
- CythereaNovel of sensual awakening and romantic passion set amid bohemian society
- BalisandHistorical novel set in Virginia during the founding of the American nation