Author

Richard Powers

1957

Richard Powers, born in 1957 in Evanston, Illinois, is an acclaimed American author known for his intricate narratives and exploration of science and technology. He studied physics and English at the University of Illinois, grounding his literary work in scientific themes. Powers is credible on environmental topics due to his extensive research and thematic focus in his novels. Besides "The Overstory," which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2019, his notable works include "The Echo Maker" and "Plowing the Dark."