Writing

Russell Banks

Born 28 March 1940 · Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.A · Died 7 January 2023 at 82

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."