Richard Powers

Richard Powers is an acclaimed American novelist known for his complex, intellectually rigorous works that often explore the intersection of science, technology, and human experience.

He has published thirteen novels and received numerous prestigious awards, including the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for The Overstory.

Powers is recognized as a MacArthur Fellow and is celebrated for his ability to weave intricate narratives that challenge readers' perceptions of the world.

He currently resides in the Great Smoky Mountains, an environment that likely influenced his most famous work about trees and human relationships with nature.