Russell Banks
March 28, 1940 – January 7, 2023
Russell Banks's writing delves into the lives of ordinary people grappling with adversity and the complexities of the American experience. His narratives often explore profound themes of guilt, redemption, and the search for identity. Banks masterfully captures the raw realities and intricate psychologies of his characters, crafting deeply resonant and often unsettling works.
1990Affliction
1996Book of Jamaica
1996Trailerpark
1996Success Stories
1997Sweet Hereafter
2006Cloudsplitter
2006The Darling
2006Rule of the Bone
2008Outer Banks
2009The Reserve
2013Gregory Crewdson
2017VOYAGER
2022Foregone
2024American Spirits