Russell Banks | |
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| Born | March 28, 1940 Newton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | January 8, 2023 (aged 82) Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Education | Colgate University University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (BA) |
| Notable works | Continental Drift, Affliction, Rule of the Bone, Cloudsplitter, The Darling, The Sweet Hereafter |
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| Children | 4 |
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Russell Earl Banks (March 28, 1940 – January 8, 2023) was an American writer of fiction and poetry. His novels are known for "detailed accounts of domestic strife and the daily struggles of ordinary often-marginalized characters".[1] His stories usually revolve around his own childhood experiences, and often reflect "moral themes and personal relationships".[1]
Banks was a member of the International Parliament of Writers and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
- ^ a b "Russell Banks – Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up)". Student Encyclopedia. Archived from the original on May 10, 2013. Retrieved October 19, 2011.