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Russell Banks

About the person
Career:

Writing

Date of birth:
1940-03-28
Place of birth:

Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.A

Gender:

Male

Popularity:

0

Date of death

2023-01-07

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Biography

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."