Russell Banks
Known For
Writing
Born
March 28, 1940
Died
January 7, 2023 (aged 82)
Birthplace
Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.A
Biography
Russell Banks was an American writer of fiction and poetry. As a novelist, Banks was best known for his detailed accounts of domestic strife and the daily struggles of ordinary often-marginalized characters. His stories usually revolved around his own childhood experiences, and often reflect "moral themes and personal relationships."