Richard Russo
Richard Russo is an acclaimed American author known for his richly drawn characters and stories rooted in small-town life.
He has written seven novels, two short story collections, and a memoir titled Elsewhere.
Russo received the prestigious Pulitzer Prize in 2002 for his novel Empire Falls, which was later adapted into a celebrated HBO miniseries.
His beloved novel Nobody's Fool was also brought to the screen as a successful film adaptation.
Russo's work is celebrated for its wit, warmth, and deep empathy for working-class communities, cementing his place as one of America's most respected literary voices.
