Anzia Yezierska was born in about 1880 in a village in Russian Poland, and immigrated to New York City 1890s. She is the author of a memoir, several short story collections, and many novels. She died in 1970 Anzia Yezierska was born in about 1880 in a village in Russian Poland, and immigrated to New York City 1890s. She is the author of a memoir, several short story collections, and many novels. She died in 1970 Nance Van Winckel is the author of two collections of stories, five volumes of poetry, and many essays and reviews. She