Richard Russo
American novelist and Pulitzer Prize winner
Born
July 15th, 1949
76 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter from the United States. Achieved notable acclaim for works that often explore themes of small-town life and human relationships. Won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2002 for the novel 'Empire Falls', which also became a television miniseries. Authored other significant works including 'Nobody's Fool', which was adapted into a film. Russell's writing is characterized by a deep understanding of everyday struggles and a unique ability to depict the complexities of personal relationships.
Won Pulitzer Prize for 'Empire Falls'
Wrote 'Nobody's Fool', adapted into a film
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