Russell Banks

Writing

Born March 28, 1940 · Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.A

Died January 7, 2023

Biography

Russell Earl Banks was an American writer of fiction and poetry. His novels are known for "detailed accounts of domestic strife and the daily struggles of ordinary often-marginalized characters". He drew from his own childhood in the working class, but also from the larger world, such as his years in Jamaica. His novels often reflect "moral themes and personal relationships".

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA