Russell Banks

Known for: Writing

Born: March 27, 1940 in Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.A - Died: January 6, 2023

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."