Richard A. Russo
AmericanLiterary FictionContemporary Fictionb. 1949
Richard Russo is an American novelist, short story writer, screenwriter, and teacher, known for his realistic depictions of rural, small-town life in the Northeastern United States. He won the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction in 2002 for his novel Empire Falls. Several of his works have been adapted into television series and movies.
Awards
['Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (2002)']
Notable Works
['Empire Falls', "Nobody's Fool", 'Straight Man', 'Mohawk', 'The Risk Pool', 'Bridge of Sighs', 'That Old Cape Magic', 'Chances Are...', "Everybody's Fool", "Somebody's Fool", 'Elsewhere']
