Russell Banks

Russell Banks

American writer of fiction and poetry (1940–2023)
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Russell Earl Banks (March 28, 1940 – January 7, 2023) 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 revolve around his own childhood experiences, and often reflect "moral themes and personal relationships".

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Russell Banks was born on Thursday, 28 March 1940 in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. He was best known as a writer. Banks' country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Saturday, 7 January 2023. His zodiac star sign was Aries.

You can find people similar to Russell Banks by visiting our lists 21st-century American male writers and 20th-century American male writers.

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For almost anyone who chooses to be a writer, since so very few writers are able to learn a living from their work that is equivalent to the living earned by the average dentist or accountant.

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Russell Banks is known for his role in the documentary Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am (2019) as Self.

He is also known for his role in the TV series documentary Invitation au voyage (2017) as Self.

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