Russell Banks

Personal Info

Known For

Writing

Birthday

1940-03-28

Deathday

2023-01-07

Place of Birth

Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.A

Russell Banks

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."