Known For: Writing
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Status: Deceased at 82 years old (death on 07/01/2023)
Date of Birth: 28/03/1940
Place of Birth: 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."