Joseph Hergesheimer

Joseph Hergesheimer
Hergesheimer (1940)
Born(1880-02-15)February 15, 1880
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedApril 25, 1954(1954-04-25) (aged 74)
Resting placeOaklands Cemetery
EducationPennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
OccupationNovelist
SpouseDorothy Hemphill

Joseph Hergesheimer (/ˈhərɡəsˌhmər/) (February 15, 1880 – April 25, 1954) was an American writer of the early 20th century known for his novels of decadent life among the wealthy.