Russell Banks

1940–2023

1 standalone book

Russell Earl Banks was an American writer of fiction and poetry whose 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 and his years in Jamaica, incorporating these experiences into his work. His novels often reflect moral themes and personal relationships. Banks was born in 1940 and died in 2023.

Born

1940