Russell Banks

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."

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Reading Alistair MacLeod
Release date: 1/1/2005

Reading Alistair MacLeod

Role(s): Self

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Nelson Algren Live
Release date: 6/4/2016

Nelson Algren Live

Role(s): Narrator

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Algren
Release date: 10/21/2021

Algren

Role(s): Self

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Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
Release date: 6/21/2019

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am

Role(s): Self

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The Sweet Hereafter
Release date: 9/25/1997

The Sweet Hereafter

Role(s): Dr. Robeson

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