Russell Banks

Known for

Writing

Gender

Male

Born

March 28, 1940

Age at death

82

Died

January 7, 2023

From

Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.A

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."