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Hiroshima

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John Hersey Biography

Early Years
Education
Early Career
Career Highlights
Teaching
Later Years

About Hiroshima

Summary and Analysis by Chapter

Chapter 1: "A Noiseless Flash"
Chapter 2: "The Fire"
Chapter 3: "Details Are Being Investigated"
Chapter 4: "Panic Grass and Feverfew"
Chapter 5: "The Aftermath"

Character List

Map of Hiroshima

Character Analysis

Miss Toshiko Sasaki
Dr. Masakazu Fujii
Mrs. Hatsuyo Nakamura
Father Wilhelm Kleinsorge
Dr. Terufumi Sasaki
Reverend Kiyoshi Tanimoto

Critical Essays

Events Surrounding the First Atomic Bombs

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