Russell Banks

Born

March 28, 1940

Died

January 7, 2023 · age 82

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."