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Richard Russo

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Richard Russo (born July 15, 1949) is an American novelist, short story writer, screenwriter, and teacher. In 2002, he was awarded a Pulitzer Prize in Fiction for his novel *Empire Falls.* Several of his works have been adapted into television series and movies. He is known for his realistic depictions of rural, small-town life in the Northeastern United States, particularly in Maine, Pennsylvania, and Russo's native Upstate New York.

Born 1949-01-01

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  • WikidataQ558430
  • ISNI0000000114721966
  • Open LibraryOL544180A
  • Open LibraryOL10827962A

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Books by Richard Russo

Total count: 34