Kent Russell Explained

Kent Russell

Kent Russell is an American writer.[1] He has written books and magazine pieces, with essays appearing in such publications as GQ Magazine, Harper's Magazine, n+1 The Believer, and The New Republic.

Career

Russell is best known for his debut book, I Am Sorry to Think I Have Raised a Timid Son.[2] [3] A collection of Russell’s essays, the book documents his personal journey as a child.[4] [5] In 2015, Russell was recognized in Refinery29's list of "21 New Authors You Need to Know."[6]

In July 2020, Russell published his second book, the nonfiction In the Land of Good Living: A Journey to the Heart of Florida. Reviewing for The Atlantic, writer Lauren Groff called the book "brilliant," adding, "I’ve never read an account of our gorgeous and messed-up state that is a more appropriate match of form and function. The spirit of Don Quixote presides over its buddy-trip plotline. . . This feels like both the real and the true story of Florida."[7]

Russell has also contributed to GQ Magazine, n+1, Harper's Magazine, The Believer, and The New Republic.[8] [9] [10] [11] Russell was also a finalist for Brooklyn Public Library’s Eagles Prize.[12] In 2015, Russell was recognized in Refinery29's list of "21 New Authors You Need to Know."[13]

Personal

Russell's sister is fellow writer Karen Russell. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Interviews

Bibliography

Book: In the Land of Good Living: A Journey to the Heart of Florida. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. 9780525521389. en. Russell. Kent. 2020. 2020.

Book: I Am Sorry to Think I Have Raised a Timid Son. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. 9780804170444. en. Russell. Kent. 9 February 2016. 2015.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Turns out, novelist Karen Russell's bro is also a fantastic writer. Mother Jones.
  2. News: Kent Russell's 'I Am Sorry to Think I Have Raised a Timid Son'. Greenman. Ben. 2015-03-27. The New York Times. 0362-4331.
  3. Web site: I Am Sorry to Think I Have Raised a Timid Son by Kent Russell, review: 'bro-ish and lyrical'. The Telegraph.
  4. Web site: 'I Am Sorry to Think I Have Raised a Timid Son', by Kent Russell - FT.com.
  5. News: 'I Am Sorry to Think I Have Raised a Timid Son', by Kent Russell. Sunyer. John. 2015-03-13. Financial Times. 0307-1766.
  6. Web site: The Best 21 New Authors To Read Now. Refinery29.
  7. News: Groff . Lauren. The Dark Soul of the Sunshine State. September 16, 2020. The Atlantic. July 1, 2020.
  8. Web site: Kent Russell - Bio, latest news and articles. GQ.
  9. News: Ryan went to Afghanistan. Russell. Kent. 2011-06-01. Harper's Magazine. 0017-789X.
  10. Web site: The Believer - Contributors: Kent Russell. The Believer.
  11. Kent Russell. New Republic.
  12. Web site: Catching Up With The Eagles Prize Finalists: Kent Russell, Author Of I Am Sorry to Think I Have… — Electric Literature. Literature. Electric. 2015-10-16. Electric Literature.
  13. Web site: The Best 21 New Authors To Read Now. Refinery29.
  14. Web site: 'Timid Son' Celebrates Mambas And Manly Men. NPR.org.
  15. Web site: Karen Russell interviews Kent Russell: "I was firmly in the throes of male adolescence's hurtful apathy". Russell. Karen. Salon.
  16. Web site: Kent Russell: A 'Timid Son' rises. SFL. southflorida.com.
  17. Web site: No Reason for Apologies: A Q&A with Kent Russell - Signature Reads. 2015-03-12. Signature. en-US.

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