Russell Banks

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."