Russell Banks
- Birthday: 3/28/1940
- Deathday: 1/7/2023
- Place of birth: Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.A
- Fame for: Writing
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."