Mary Jessamyn West was an American Quaker who wrote numerous stories and novels, notably "The Friendly Persuasion" (1945). Much of her work concerns Indiana Quakers. Although she was born in Vernon, Indiana she left the state at the age of six. Asked about this in an interview, she said, "I write about [Indiana] because knowing little about it, I can create it." Comparing herself to other authors that created fictional universes, … Wikipedia
... to Interview Archive Index Jessamyn West The Art of Fiction No. 67 Interviewed by Carolyn Doty Issue 71, Fall 1977 Purchase this issue View a manuscript page INTERVIEWER When did you ... www.theparisreview.org/viewinterview.php/prmMID/3546
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"The Friendly Persuasion" by Hoosier-born author Jessamyn West is about to become the hottest book in Indianapolis. The story of an Indiana Quaker family in the days before the Civil War was named Wednesday as the inaugural selection for the O www.indystar.com/articles/8/007838-7818-009.html
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...Jessamyn West 1902/3 - 1984 Related Links: Jessamyn West Web Site Quotes from Jessamyn West Research on Jessamyn West Biography & Bibliography Personal ... iwp.iweb.bsu.edu/IndianaAuthors/Pages/Jessamyn%20West.html
