About:
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."

• Known For
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  Amsterdam Stories USA
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  Self
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  Reading Alistair MacLeod
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  Self
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  Algren
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  Self
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  Nelson Algren Live
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  Narrator
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  Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
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  Self